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).
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:
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|
 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:
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|
 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
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| Total sales | 4,639,870 | (in 8 countries) |
Total
Sales: 4,639,870
(in 8 countries)
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