THE RIVER by BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN has sold 6,385,861 copies in 11 countries. The album sold best in United States (5,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Germany (250,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
THE RIVER certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia | 210,000 | 3x Platinum | NOVEMBER 2008 |
Australia
Sales: 210,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: NOVEMBER 2008
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Canada | 200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1981 |
Canada
Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
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Finland | 25,000 | IFPI Finland |
Finland
Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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France | 200,000 | 2x Gold | 19 April, 1995 |
France
Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 19 April, 1995
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Germany | 250,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Germany
Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
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Italy | 25,000 | 1x Gold (Sales since 2009) | 2020 |
Italy
Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold (Sales since 2009)
Certification Date / sales as of: 2020
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Japan | 60,861 | Oricon charts |
Japan
Sales: 60,861
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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New Zealand | 30,000 | 2x Platinum |
New Zealand
Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Norway | 85,000 | Year-end list | 1981 |
Norway
Sales: 85,000
Certification / note: Year-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
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United Kingdom | 300,000 | 1x Platinum | 25 November, 1981 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 25 November, 1981
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United States | 5,000,000 | 5x Platinum | 22 September, 2003 |
United States
Sales: 5,000,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 September, 2003
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Total sales | 6,385,861 | (in 11 countries) |
Total
Sales: 6,385,861
(in 11 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE RIVER
Chart 1980 | Rank | Sales |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
40 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
100 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
57 | |
Chart 1981 | Rank | Sales |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
24 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
27 | |
Norwegian Albums (Dagbladet) |
7 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
45 | |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
10 | |
Chart 1985 | Rank | Sales |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
41 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
36 | |
Norwegian Albums (Dagbladet) |
32 | 25,262 |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
85 | 120,000 |