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).
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
|
 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
|
 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
|
 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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