PURE INSTINCT by SCORPIONS has sold 708,779 copies in 10 countries. The album sold best in Germany (250,000 copies), Malaysia (125,000 copies) and France (100,000 copies).
PURE INSTINCT certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Finland |
29,059 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 29,059
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
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 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 2 May, 1996 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2 May, 1996
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 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1996 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
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 Indonesia |
50,000 | 1x Platinum |
Indonesia Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Japan |
27,220 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 27,220
Certification / note: Oricon charts
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 Korea |
50,000 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
Korea Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
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 Malaysia |
125,000 | 5x Platinum |
Malaysia Sales: 125,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
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 Portugal |
20,000 | 1x Gold |
Portugal Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Singapore |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
Singapore Sales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
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 Thailand |
50,000 | 1x Platinum |
Thailand Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
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| Total sales | 708,779 | (in 10 countries) |
Total
Sales: 708,779
(in 10 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for PURE INSTINCT
| Chart 1996 | Rank |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
55 |