GOOD NEWS FROM THE NEXT WORLD by SIMPLE MINDS has sold 525,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in Germany (250,000 copies), France (100,000 copies) and United Kingdom (100,000 copies).
GOOD NEWS FROM THE NEXT WORLD certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Belgium |
25,000 | 1x Gold |
Belgium Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
|
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 20 December, 1995 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 20 December, 1995
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1995 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
|
 Norway |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1995 |
Norway Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1995 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1 February,1995 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 February,1995
|
| Total sales | 525,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 525,000
(in 6 countries)
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