SIMPLE PLEASURES by BOBBY MCFERRIN has sold 1,075,000 copies in Canada, Switzerland and United States.
SIMPLE PLEASURES certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1988 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1988
|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 26 September, 1988 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 September, 1988
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| Total sales | 1,075,000 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,075,000
(in 3 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for SIMPLE PLEASURES
| Chart 1988 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
45 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
58 |
| Chart 1989 | Rank |
 German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
91 |