THE STRANGER by BILLY JOEL has sold 11,087,000 copies in Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, United Kingdom and United States.
THE STRANGER certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
500,000 | 5x Platinum | 1978 |
Canada Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1978
|
 Hong Kong |
20,000 | 1x Platinum |
Hong Kong Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Japan |
467,000 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 467,000
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 17 January,1979 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 17 January,1979
|
 United States |
10,000,000 | 10x Platinum | 26 September, 2003 |
United States Sales: 10,000,000
Certification / note: 10x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 September, 2003
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| Total sales | 11,087,000 | (in 5 countries) |
Total
Sales: 11,087,000
(in 5 countries)
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