THE DREAM OF THE BLUE TURTLES by STING has sold 4,802,106 copies in 11 countries. The album sold best in United States (3,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (600,000 copies) and Germany (500,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
THE DREAM OF THE BLUE TURTLES certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Canada | 100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1985 |
Canada
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1985
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France | 300,000 | 1x Platinum | 1986 |
France
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
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Germany | 500,000 | 1x Platinum | 1987 |
Germany
Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
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Hong Kong | 10,000 | 1x Gold |
Hong Kong
Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Japan | 168,360 | Oricon charts |
Japan
Sales: 168,360
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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New Zealand | 15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand
Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Norway | 43,746 | Year-end list | 1985 |
Norway
Sales: 43,746
Certification / note: Year-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 1985
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Portugal | 15,000 | 1x Silver | 1986 |
Portugal
Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
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Spain | 50,000 | 1x Gold | 1986 |
Spain
Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
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United Kingdom | 600,000 | 2x Platinum | 1 February,1992 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 February,1992
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United States | 3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 24 May, 1994 |
United States
Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 24 May, 1994
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Total sales | 4,802,106 | (in 11 countries) |
Total
Sales: 4,802,106
(in 11 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE DREAM OF THE BLUE TURTLES
Chart 1985 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
18 | |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
12 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
5 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
40 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
14 | |
Norwegian Albums (Dagbladet) |
16 | 43,746 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
27 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
37 | 250,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
50 | |
Chart 1986 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
7 | |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
71 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
22 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
9 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
33 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
28 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
41 | 210,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
33 | |
Chart 2011 | Rank | Sales |
Russian Vinyl Albums (2M Online) |
17 |
Decade-end chart performance for THE DREAM OF THE BLUE TURTLES
Chart 1980's | Rank |
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) | 32 |