LIFE by THE CARDIGANS has sold 697,320 copies in Japan, Sweden and United Kingdom.
LIFE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Japan |
497,320 | 2x Platinum | April 1997 |
Japan Sales: 497,320
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: April 1997
|
 Sweden |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 28 June, 1995 |
Sweden Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 June, 1995
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
| Total sales | 697,320 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 697,320
(in 3 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for LIFE
| Chart 1995 | Rank | Sales |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon) |
59 | 377,680 |