SURFACING by SARAH MCLACHLAN has sold 9,135,000 copies in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States.
SURFACING certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold | SEPTEMBER 1999 |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: SEPTEMBER 1999
|
 Canada |
1,000,000 | 1x Diamond | October 22, 1998 |
Canada Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: October 22, 1998
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
8,000,000 | 8x Platinum | 14 December, 2001 |
United States Sales: 8,000,000
Certification / note: 8x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 December, 2001
|
| Total sales | 9,135,000 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 9,135,000
(in 4 countries)
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Decade-end chart performance for SURFACING
| Chart 1990's | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
57 |