According to Sony Music Japan, BACKSTREET`S BACK by BACKSTREET BOYS has sold 13,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in Canada (1,000,000 copies), Germany (1,000,000 copies) and Spain (800,000 copies).
BACKSTREET`S BACK certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
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300,000 | 5x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
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420,000 | 6x Platinum | 2020 |
![]() Sales: 420,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2020
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50,000 | 1x Platinum | 3 September, 1997 |
![]() Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 3 September, 1997
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50,000 | 1x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
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500,000 | 2x Platinum | 1999 |
![]() Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1999
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1,000,000 | 1x Diamond | May 31, 1998 |
![]() Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: May 31, 1998
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100,000 | 5x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
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25,000 | 1x Gold |
![]() Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
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30,000 | 1x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
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120,000 | 6x Platinum | 4 May, 2021 |
![]() Sales: 120,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 May, 2021
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49,334 | IFPI Finland |
![]() Sales: 49,334
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
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100,000 | 1x Gold | 29 June, 1998 |
![]() Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 June, 1998
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1,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 1997 |
![]() Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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15,000 | 1x Gold |
![]() Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
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80,000 | 4x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
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50,000 | 1x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
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80,000 | 4x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
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200,000 | 4x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
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20,000 | 1x Gold |
![]() Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
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500,000 | 5x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
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100,000 | 1x Gold | November 1997 |
![]() Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: November 1997
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200,000 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
![]() Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
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5,000 | 1x Gold |
![]() Sales: 5,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
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150,000 | 6x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 150,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
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350,000 | 1x Platinum + 1x Gold | 15 December, 2000 |
![]() Sales: 350,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 December, 2000
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200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1997 |
![]() Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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90,000 | 6x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 90,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
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100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1997 |
![]() Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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80,000 | 2x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
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45,000 | 3x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 45,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
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5,000 | 1x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 5,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
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100,000 | 2x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
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800,000 | 8x Platinum | 1998 |
![]() Sales: 800,000
Certification / note: 8x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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160,000 | 2x Platinum | 9 November, 1998 |
![]() Sales: 160,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 9 November, 1998
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100,000 | 2x Platinum | 1997 |
![]() Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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200,000 | 4x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
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150,000 | 3x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 150,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
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600,000 | 2x Platinum | 16 January,1998 |
![]() Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 January,1998
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60,000 | 3x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
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5,000,000 | 5x Platinum | 1998 |
![]() Sales: 5,000,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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Worldwide sales | 13,000,000 | Sony Music Japan |
Total
Sales: 13,000,000
Source: Sony Music Japan
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