BOY by U2 has sold 1,350,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), Canada (100,000 copies) and France (100,000 copies).
BOY certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold | JULY 1996 |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: JULY 1996
|
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1987 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1992 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1992
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1 August, 1985 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 August, 1985
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 11 September, 1995 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 September, 1995
|
| Total sales | 1,350,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,350,000
(in 6 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for BOY
| Chart 1981 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
49 |