According to Sony Music Spain, BLACK ICE by AC/DC has sold 8,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (2,000,000 copies), Germany (1,000,000 copies) and France (400,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
BLACK ICE certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Argentina | 80,000 | 2x Platinum | 1 October, 2008 |
Argentina
Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 October, 2008
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Australia | 350,000 | 5x Platinum | JANUARY 2009 |
Australia
Sales: 350,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JANUARY 2009
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Austria | 60,000 | 3x Platinum | 13 May, 2009 |
Austria
Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 13 May, 2009
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Belgium | 60,000 | 2x Platinum | 2009 |
Belgium
Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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Brazil | 30,000 | 1x Gold | 2008 |
Brazil
Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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Canada | 400,000 | 5x Platinum | 2008 |
Canada
Sales: 400,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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Czech Republic | 18,347 | 2x Platinum |
Czech Republic
Sales: 18,347
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Denmark | 80,000 | 4x Platinum | 23 August, 2022 |
Denmark
Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 23 August, 2022
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Finland | 49,660 | IFPI Finland |
Finland
Sales: 49,660
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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France | 400,000 | 2x Platinum | 2008 |
France
Sales: 400,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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Germany | 1,000,000 | 5x Platinum | 2009 |
Germany
Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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Grecce | 6,000 | 1x Platinum |
Grecce
Sales: 6,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Hungary | 12,000 | 2x Platinum | 2009 |
Hungary
Sales: 12,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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Ireland | 30,000 | 2x Platinum | 2008 |
Ireland
Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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Italy | 35,000 | 1x Gold (Sales since 2009) | 2010 |
Italy
Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold (Sales since 2009)
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
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Netherlands | 60,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Netherlands
Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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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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Poland | 20,000 | 1x Platinum | 2009 |
Poland
Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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Portugal | 10,000 | 1x Gold |
Portugal
Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Russia | 20,000 | 1x Platinum | 2008 |
Russia
Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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Spain | 80,000 | 1x Platinum | 2008 |
Spain
Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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Sweden | 40,000 | 1x Platinum | 4 November, 2008 |
Sweden
Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 November, 2008
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Switzerland | 120,000 | 4x Platinum | 2009 |
Switzerland
Sales: 120,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009
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United Kingdom | 300,000 | 1x Platinum | 21 November, 2008 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 November, 2008
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United States | 2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 20 November, 2008 |
United States
Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 20 November, 2008
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Europe (IFPI) | 2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 2008 |
Europe (IFPI)
Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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Worldwide sales | 8,000,000 | Sony Music Spain |
Total
Sales: 8,000,000
Source: Sony Music Spain
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Decade-end chart performance for BLACK ICE
Chart 2000's | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
36 | >350,000 |