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 |
CanadaSales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
|
Germany |
1,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 1987 |
GermanySales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
New Zealand |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
New ZealandSales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
|
Norway |
72,306 | Year-end list | 1986 |
NorwaySales: 72,306
Certification / note: Year-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
|
Portugal |
10,000 | 1x Silver | 1987 |
PortugalSales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 1987
|
United Kingdom |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 1 December, 1987 |
United KingdomSales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 December, 1987
|
United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 9 July, 1987 |
United StatesSales: 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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Year-end chart performance for INTO THE LIGHT
| Chart 1986 | Rank | Sales |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
54 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
37 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
14 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
5 | |
Norwegian Albums (Dagbladet) |
11 | 72,306 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
6 | |
UK Albums (Music Week) |
17 | 560,000 |
| Chart 1987 | Rank | Sales |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
73 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
42 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
15 | |
| Chart 1991 | Rank | Sales |
UK Albums |
33 |


Canada
Germany
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
United Kingdom
United States