DIFFERENT LIGHT by THE BANGLES has sold 3,544,111 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (3,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Canada (200,000 copies).
DIFFERENT LIGHT certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1987 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
 Japan |
2,620 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 2,620
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 |
26,491 | Year-end list | 1986 |
Norway Sales: 26,491
Certification / note: Year-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 5 January,1987 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 January,1987
|
 United States |
3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 7 October, 1994 |
United States Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 7 October, 1994
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| Total sales | 3,544,111 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,544,111
(in 6 countries)
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