According to Universal Music Japan, JAILBREAK by THIN LIZZY has sold 2,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (500,000 copies), United Kingdom (100,000 copies) and Canada (50,000 copies).
JAILBREAK certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1979 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1 November, 1976 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 November, 1976
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 20 October, 1977 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 20 October, 1977
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| Worldwide sales | 2,000,000 | Universal Music Japan |
Total
Sales: 2,000,000
Source: Universal Music Japan
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Year-end chart performance for JAILBREAK
| Chart 1976 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
43 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
36 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
77 |