According to Universal Music, SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR by TEARS FOR FEARS has sold 10,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (5,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (900,000 copies) and Canada (700,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Canada | 700,000 | 7x Platinum | 1990 |
Canada
Sales: 700,000
Certification / note: 7x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
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France | 100,000 | 1x Gold | 1985 |
France
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1985
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Germany | 250,000 | 1x Gold | 1991 |
Germany
Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1991
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Hong Kong | 20,000 | 1x Platinum |
Hong Kong
Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Japan | 219,620 | Oricon charts |
Japan
Sales: 219,620
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Netherlands | 100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1989 |
Netherlands
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
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New Zealand | 30,000 | 2x Platinum |
New Zealand
Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Portugal | 15,000 | 1x Silver | 1985 |
Portugal
Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 1985
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United Kingdom | 900,000 | 3x Platinum | 18 February,1986 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 900,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 February,1986
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United States | 5,000,000 | 5x Platinum | 15 May, 1995 |
United States
Sales: 5,000,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 May, 1995
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Worldwide sales | 10,000,000 | Universal Music |
Total
Sales: 10,000,000
Source: Universal Music
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Year-end chart performance for SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR
Chart 1985 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
6 | |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
2 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
8 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
7 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
24 | |
Japanese Albums (Oricon) |
50 | 158,000 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
8 | |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
25 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
5 | 850,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
10 | |
Chart 1986 | Rank | Sales |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
85 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
66 | 150,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
19 |