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).
SALES RANKINGS
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
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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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Year-end chart performance for THE WAY IT IS
Chart 1986 | Rank |
Canadian Albums (RPM) | 96 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 46 |
Chart 1987 | Rank |
Canadian Albums (RPM) | 5 |
European Albums (Music & Media) | 94 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) | 39 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) | 40 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) | 4 |