ON THE BEACH by CHRIS REA has sold 845,630 copies in 7 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (300,000 copies), Germany (250,000 copies) and USSR (103,500 copies).
ON THE BEACH certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 6 November, 1995 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 November, 1995
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1986 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
|
 Netherlands |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1986 |
Netherlands Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Norway |
27,130 | Year-end list | 1986 |
Norway Sales: 27,130
Certification / note: Year-end list
Certification Date / sales as of: 1986
|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 19 October, 1988 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 19 October, 1988
|
 USSR |
103,500 | LP Shipments |
USSR Sales: 103,500
Certification / note: LP Shipments
Certification Date / sales as of:
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| Total sales | 845,630 | (in 7 countries) |
Total
Sales: 845,630
(in 7 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for ON THE BEACH
| Chart 1986 | Rank | Sales |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
16 | |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
21 | |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
14 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
27 | |
| Norwegian Albums (Dagbladet) |
44 | 27,130 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
81 | 130,000 |