THE DISTANCE by BOB SEGER has sold 1,210,950 copies in Canada, Japan and United States.
THE DISTANCE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1983 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1983
|
 Japan |
10,950 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 10,950
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 11 February, 1983 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 February, 1983
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| Total sales | 1,210,950 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,210,950
(in 3 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE DISTANCE
| Chart 1983 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
29 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
17 |