The soundtrack TRAINSPOTTING has sold 1,825,000 copies in 8 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (900,000 copies), United States (500,000 copies) and France (200,000 copies).
TRAINSPOTTING certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold | JULY 1996 |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: JULY 1996
|
 Belgium |
25,000 | 1x Gold |
Belgium Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1996 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
|
 France |
200,000 | 2x Gold | 2001 |
France Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Spain |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1997 |
Spain Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
|
 United Kingdom |
900,000 | 3x Platinum | 1 October, 1997 |
United Kingdom Sales: 900,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 October, 1997
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 6 May, 1997 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 May, 1997
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 1999 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1999
|
| Total sales | 1,825,000 | (in 8 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,825,000
(in 8 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for TRAINSPOTTING
| Chart 1996 | Rank | Sales |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
55 | |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
35 | |
 German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
68 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
27 | |
| UK Albums |
17 | 690,000 |
| UK Compilations |
3 | 690,000 |
| Chart 1997 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums |
69 | 210,000 |