VAN HALEN by VAN HALEN has sold 11,858,000 copies in 7 countries. The album sold best in United States (10,700,000 copies), Canada (464,000 copies) and Germany (250,000 copies).
VAN HALEN certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
464,000 | 4x Platinum | 1984 |
Canada Sales: 464,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
|
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1979 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 Japan |
144,000 | 1x Gold | April 1995 |
Japan Sales: 144,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: April 1995
|
 Netherlands |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1984 |
Netherlands Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 25 September, 1984 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 25 September, 1984
|
 United States |
10,700,000 | 10x Platinum | 7 August, 1996 |
United States Sales: 10,700,000
Certification / note: 10x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 7 August, 1996
|
| Total sales | 11,858,000 | (in 7 countries) |
Total
Sales: 11,858,000
(in 7 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for VAN HALEN
| Chart 1978 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
33 |
| Chart 1979 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
15 |