AMERICAN FOOL by JOHN MELLENCAMP - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
AMERICAN FOOL by JOHN MELLENCAMP has sold 5,500,000 copies, including 5,000,000 copies in the United States and 500,000 copies in Canada.
AMERICAN FOOL certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | 500 000 | 5x Platinum | 1988 | [1] Music Canada |
 United States | 5 000 000 | 5x Platinum | 1996-05-23 | [2] RIAA |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 4 000 000 | 4x Platinum | 1995-01-27 | [2] RIAA | |
| 3 000 000 | 3x Platinum | 1986-04-07 | [2] RIAA | |
| 2 000 000 | 2x Platinum | 1984-10-12 | [2] RIAA | |
| 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 1982-08-26 | [2] RIAA | |
| 500 000 | 1x Gold | 1982-07-06 | [2] RIAA | |
| Total sales: | 5 500 000 | Сountries: 2 | ||
Year-end chart performance for AMERICAN FOOL
| Chart 1982 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
3 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
4 |
| Chart 1983 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
32 |
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