WHIPLASH SMILE by BILLY IDOL has sold 1,690,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), Canada (300,000 copies) and Germany (250,000 copies).
WHIPLASH SMILE 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
|
 Finland |
25,000 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1987 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 10 November, 1986 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 10 November, 1986
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 13 January, 1987 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 13 January, 1987
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| Total sales | 1,690,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,690,000
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for WHIPLASH SMILE
| Chart 1986 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
37 |
| Chart 1987 | Rank |
 Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
12 |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
52 |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
63 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
22 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
34 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
41 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
28 |