A DIFFERENT BEAT by BOYZONE has sold 1,000,000 copies in 29 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (900,000 copies), (0 copies) and (0 copies).
A DIFFERENT BEAT certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 United Kingdom |
900,000 | 3x Platinum | 19 March, 1999 |
United Kingdom Sales: 900,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 19 March, 1999
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 1997 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
|
| Total sales | 1,000,000 | (in 29 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,000,000
(in 29 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for A DIFFERENT BEAT
| Chart 1996 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums |
21 | 550,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
18 | 550,000 |
| Chart 1997 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums |
154 | 120,000 |