BREAK THE CYCLE by STAIND has sold 6,465,000 copies in 9 countries. The album sold best in United States (5,665,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Canada (200,000 copies).
BREAK THE CYCLE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold | SEPTEMBER 2001 |
AustraliaSales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: SEPTEMBER 2001
|
Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 2001 |
CanadaSales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
Denmark |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2001 |
DenmarkSales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
Germany |
150,000 | 1x Gold | 2002 |
GermanySales: 150,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
|
New Zealand |
30,000 | 2x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Sweden |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 14 August, 2002 |
SwedenSales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 August, 2002
|
Switzerland |
20,000 | 1x Gold | 2002 |
SwitzerlandSales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
|
United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 21 December, 2001 |
United KingdomSales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 December, 2001
|
United States |
5,665,000 | 5x Platinum | 8 September, 2003 |
United StatesSales: 5,665,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 8 September, 2003
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| Total sales | 6,465,000 | (in 9 countries) |
Total
Sales: 6,465,000
(in 9 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for BREAK THE CYCLE
| Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
94 | >35,000 |
Canadian Albums (SoundScan) |
22 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
49 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
76 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
15 | |
UK Albums |
71 | 290,000 |
UK Artist Albums |
58 | 290,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
7 | |
US Albums (Soundscan) |
5 | 4,240,000 |
Worldwide Albums (IFPI Global Music Report) |
8 | |
| Chart 2002 | Rank | Sales |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
77 | |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
56 |


Australia
Canada
Denmark
Germany
New Zealand
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States