A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD by COLDPLAY has sold 11,639,492 copies in 40 countries. The album sold best in United States (5,080,000 copies), United Kingdom (3,000,000 copies) and Canada (572,000 copies).
A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Argentina |
120,000 | 3x Platinum | 26 August, 2002 |
ArgentinaSales: 120,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 August, 2002
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Australia |
490,000 | 7x Platinum |
AustraliaSales: 490,000
Certification / note: 7x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Austria |
40,000 | 1x Platinum | 2 March, 2004 |
AustriaSales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2 March, 2004
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Belgium |
100,000 | 2x Platinum |
BelgiumSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Brazil |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2003 |
BrazilSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
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Canada |
572,000 | 4x Platinum | 2003 |
CanadaSales: 572,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
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Chilie |
5,000 | 1x Gold |
ChilieSales: 5,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Denmark |
100,000 | 5x Platinum | 1 August, 2017 |
DenmarkSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 August, 2017
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Finland |
16,708 | IFPI Finland |
FinlandSales: 16,708
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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France |
200,000 | 2x Gold | 2003 |
FranceSales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
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Germany |
450,000 | 3x Gold | 2005 |
GermanySales: 450,000
Certification / note: 3x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
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Grecce |
10,000 | 1x Gold |
GrecceSales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Ireland |
230,000 | IRMA list | 2012 |
IrelandSales: 230,000
Certification / note: IRMA list
Certification Date / sales as of: 2012
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Italy |
50,000 | 1x Platinum (Sales since 2009) | 2018 |
ItalySales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum (Sales since 2009)
Certification Date / sales as of: 2018
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Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | May 2003 |
JapanSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: May 2003
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Korea |
7,492 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
KoreaSales: 7,492
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Mexico |
150,000 | 1x Platinum | 28 January, 2004 |
MexicoSales: 150,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 January, 2004
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Netherlands |
80,000 | 1x Platinum | 2003 |
NetherlandsSales: 80,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
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New Zealand |
60,000 | 4x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 60,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Portugal |
40,000 | 1x Platinum |
PortugalSales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Singapore |
5,000 | 1x Gold | 2019 |
SingaporeSales: 5,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2019
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Spain |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2002 |
SpainSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
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Sweden |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 28 October, 2003 |
SwedenSales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 October, 2003
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Switzerland |
20,000 | 1x Gold | 2002 |
SwitzerlandSales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
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United Kingdom |
3,000,000 | 10x Platinum | 27 November, 2020 |
United KingdomSales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 10x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 27 November, 2020
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United States |
5,080,000 | 4x Platinum | 5 October, 2005 |
United StatesSales: 5,080,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 October, 2005
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Europe (IFPI) |
5,000,000 | 5x Platinum | 2011 |
Europe (IFPI)Sales: 5,000,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2011
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| Total sales | 11,639,492 | (in 40 countries) |
Total
Sales: 11,639,492
(in 40 countries)
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Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chilie
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Grecce
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Portugal
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Europe (IFPI)