THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE by U2 sales and awards

THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE by U2 has sold 4,639,870 copies in 8 countries. The album sold best in United States (3,400,000 copies), United Kingdom (600,000 copies) and Canada (300,000 copies).

SALES RANKINGS

THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE certifications and sales

Country / region Sales Certification / source Certification date / sales as of
Canada 300,000 3x Platinum 1987
Canada
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
France 200,000 1x Gold + 1x Gold 1985 / 1996
France
Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1985 / 1996
Japan 29,870 Oricon charts
Japan
Sales: 29,870
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
Netherlands 50,000 1x Gold 1984
Netherlands
Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
New Zealand 45,000 3x Platinum
New Zealand
Sales: 45,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
Portugal 15,000 1x Silver 1985
Portugal
Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 1985
United Kingdom 600,000 2x Platinum 6 April, 1987
United Kingdom
Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 April, 1987
United States 3,400,000 3x Platinum 11 September, 1995
United States
Sales: 3,400,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 September, 1995
Total sales 4,639,870 (in 8 countries)
Total
Sales: 4,639,870
(in 8 countries)

Year-end chart performance for THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE

Chart 1984RankSales
Canadian Albums (RPM)
24
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
21
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
34
UK Albums (Music Week)
21 350,000
Chart 1985RankSales
Canadian Albums (RPM)
68
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
6
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
44
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
49
UK Albums (Music Week)
30 270,000
US Albums (Billboard 200)
19
Chart 1986RankSales
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
64