GHOST IN THE MACHINE by THE POLICE has sold 3,820,316 copies in 8 countries. The album sold best in United States (3,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Germany (250,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
GHOST IN THE MACHINE certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Canada | 100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1981 |
Canada
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
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France | 100,000 | 1x Gold | 1981 |
France
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
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Germany | 250,000 | 1x Gold | 1981 |
Germany
Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
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Japan | 19,260 | Oricon charts |
Japan
Sales: 19,260
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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United Kingdom | 300,000 | 1x Platinum | 2 October, 1981 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2 October, 1981
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United States | 3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 17 December, 2001 |
United States
Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 17 December, 2001
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Yugoslavia | 36,056 | Yugopapir | 1984 |
Yugoslavia
Sales: 36,056
Certification / note: Yugopapir
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
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Total sales | 3,820,316 | (in 8 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,820,316
(in 8 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for GHOST IN THE MACHINE
Chart 1981 | Rank |
Canadian Albums (RPM) | 19 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 5 |
UK Albums (Music Week) | 6 |
Chart 1982 | Rank |
Canadian Albums (RPM) | 42 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 55 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) | 68 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) | 35 |
UK Albums (Music Week) | 100 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) | 10 |