THE WAY IT IS by BRUCE HORNSBY has sold 3,587,500 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (3,000,000 copies), Germany (250,000 copies) and Canada (200,000 copies).
THE WAY IT IS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum | DECEMBER 2002 |
Australia Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: DECEMBER 2002
|
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1987 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1987 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
 New Zealand |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
New Zealand Sales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 22 September, 1986 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 September, 1986
|
 United States |
3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 13 March, 1991 |
United States Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 13 March, 1991
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| Total sales | 3,587,500 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,587,500
(in 6 countries)
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