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 |
Argentina Sales: 120,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 August, 2002
|
 Australia |
490,000 | 7x Platinum |
Australia Sales: 490,000
Certification / note: 7x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Austria |
40,000 | 1x Platinum | 2 March, 2004 |
Austria Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2 March, 2004
|
 Belgium |
100,000 | 2x Platinum |
Belgium Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Brazil |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2003 |
Brazil Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
|
 Canada |
572,000 | 4x Platinum | 2003 |
Canada Sales: 572,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
|
 Chilie |
5,000 | 1x Gold |
Chilie Sales: 5,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Denmark |
100,000 | 5x Platinum | 1 August, 2017 |
Denmark Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 August, 2017
|
 Finland |
16,708 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 16,708
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 France |
200,000 | 2x Gold | 2003 |
France Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
|
 Germany |
450,000 | 3x Gold | 2005 |
Germany Sales: 450,000
Certification / note: 3x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 Grecce |
10,000 | 1x Gold |
Grecce Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Ireland |
230,000 | IRMA list | 2012 |
Ireland Sales: 230,000
Certification / note: IRMA list
Certification Date / sales as of: 2012
|
 Italy |
50,000 | 1x Platinum (Sales since 2009) | 2018 |
Italy Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum (Sales since 2009)
Certification Date / sales as of: 2018
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | May 2003 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: May 2003
|
 Korea |
7,492 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
Korea Sales: 7,492
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Mexico |
150,000 | 1x Platinum | 28 January, 2004 |
Mexico Sales: 150,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 January, 2004
|
 Netherlands |
80,000 | 1x Platinum | 2003 |
Netherlands Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
|
 New Zealand |
60,000 | 4x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Portugal |
40,000 | 1x Platinum |
Portugal Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Singapore |
5,000 | 1x Gold | 2019 |
Singapore Sales: 5,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2019
|
 Spain |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2002 |
Spain Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
|
 Sweden |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 28 October, 2003 |
Sweden Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 October, 2003
|
 Switzerland |
20,000 | 1x Gold | 2002 |
Switzerland Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
|
 United Kingdom |
3,000,000 | 10x Platinum | 27 November, 2020 |
United Kingdom Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 10x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 27 November, 2020
|
 United States |
5,080,000 | 4x Platinum | 5 October, 2005 |
United States Sales: 5,080,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 October, 2005
|
 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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Decade-end chart performance for A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD
| Chart 2000's | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
19 | >350,000 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
34 | |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
8 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
88 |