DIAMOND LIFE by SADE has sold 7,020,160 copies in 11 countries. The album sold best in United States (4,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (1,200,000 copies) and France (600,000 copies).
DIAMOND LIFE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia |
280,000 | 4x Platinum |
AustraliaSales: 280,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1986 |
CanadaSales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
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France |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 1991 |
FranceSales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1991
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Germany |
500,000 | 1x Platinum | 1984 |
GermanySales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
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Japan |
60,160 | Oricon charts |
JapanSales: 60,160
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Netherlands |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1984 |
NetherlandsSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
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New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Portugal |
15,000 | 1x Silver | 1985 |
PortugalSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 1985
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Spain |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1984 |
SpainSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
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United Kingdom |
1,200,000 | 4x Platinum | 2 March, 1987 |
United KingdomSales: 1,200,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2 March, 1987
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United States |
4,000,000 | 4x Platinum | 2 February, 1995 |
United StatesSales: 4,000,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2 February, 1995
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| Total sales | 7,020,160 | (in 11 countries) |
Total
Sales: 7,020,160
(in 11 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for DIAMOND LIFE
| Chart 1984 | Rank | Sales |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) |
11 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
2 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
13 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
15 | |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
10 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
7 | 800,000 |
| Chart 1985 | Rank | Sales |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) |
10 | |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
23 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
4 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
10 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
30 | |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
24 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
19 | 360,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
24 | |
| Chart 1986 | Rank | Sales |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
60 | |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
61 |


Australia
Canada
France
Germany
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
Portugal
Spain
United Kingdom
United States