WHITESNAKE by WHITESNAKE has sold 9,210,800 copies in 8 countries. The album sold best in United States (8,000,000 copies), Canada (500,000 copies) and United Kingdom (300,000 copies).
WHITESNAKE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
500,000 | 5x Platinum | 1988 |
Canada Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1988
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 Japan |
55,800 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 55,800
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 New Zealand |
30,000 | 2x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Sweden |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 17 October, 1988 |
Sweden Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 17 October, 1988
|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 13 January,1988 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 13 January,1988
|
 United States |
8,000,000 | 8x Platinum | 10 February, 1995 |
United States Sales: 8,000,000
Certification / note: 8x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 10 February, 1995
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| Total sales | 9,210,800 | (in 8 countries) |
Total
Sales: 9,210,800
(in 8 countries)
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