According to Sony Music Germany, INTO THE LIGHT by CHRIS DE BURGH has sold 8,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in Germany (1,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (600,000 copies) and United States (500,000 copies).
INTO THE LIGHT certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1986 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
|
 Germany |
1,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 1987 |
Germany Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
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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|
 Norway |
72,306 | Year-end list | 1986 |
Norway Sales: 72,306
Certification / note: Year-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
|
 Portugal |
10,000 | 1x Silver | 1987 |
Portugal Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
 United Kingdom |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 1 December, 1987 |
United Kingdom Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 December, 1987
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 9 July, 1987 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 9 July, 1987
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| Worldwide sales | 8,000,000 | Sony Music Germany |
Total
Sales: 8,000,000
Source: Sony Music Germany
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