According to Universal Music Japan, ARC OF A DIVER by STEVE WINWOOD has sold 7,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), Canada (100,000 copies) and United Kingdom (60,000 copies).
ARC OF A DIVER certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1981 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
|
 New Zealand |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
New Zealand Sales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 1 January,1981 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 January,1981
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 26 June, 1981 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 June, 1981
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| Worldwide sales | 7,000,000 | Universal Music Japan |
Total
Sales: 7,000,000
Source: Universal Music Japan
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