BLUE IS THE COLOUR by THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH has sold 1,500,000 copies in Europe (IFPI).
BLUE IS THE COLOUR certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 United Kingdom |
1,500,000 | 5x Platinum | 1 July, 1997 |
United Kingdom Sales: 1,500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 July, 1997
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 1997 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
|
| Total sales | 1,500,000 | (in 1 country) |
Total
Sales: 1,500,000
(in 1 country)
|
Year-end chart performance for BLUE IS THE COLOUR
| Chart 1996 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums |
11 | 980,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
10 | 980,000 |
| Chart 1997 | Rank | Sales |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
71 | |
| UK Albums |
26 | 390,000 |