RIDE THE LIGHTNING by METALLICA - Sales & Charts
Updated: December 15, 2023
RIDE THE LIGHTNING by METALLICA has sold 6,790,906 copies. RIDE THE LIGHTNING sold best in the United States (6,000,000 copies), Canada (345,000 copies) and the United Kingdom (300,000 copies).
RIDE THE LIGHTNING certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina | 60 000 | 1x Platinum | 1991-12-06 | [1] CAPIF |
 Canada | 345 000 | 1x Platinum | 1994 | [2] Music Canada |
 Denmark | 40 000 | 2x Platinum | 2017-09-19 | [3] IFPI Danmark |
 Italy | 25 000 | 1x Gold (Sales since 2009) | 2021 | [4] FIMI |
 Japan | 906 | Oricon charts | ||
 Poland | 20 000 | 1x Platinum | 2021-07-28 | [5] ZPAV |
 United Kingdom | 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 2023-12-15 | [6] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1988-09-29 | [6] BPI | |
| 60 000 | 1x Silver | 1987-10-02 | [6] BPI | |
 United States | 6 000 000 | 6x Platinum | 2012-12-13 | [7] RIAA |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 5 000 000 | 5x Platinum | 2003-06-09 | [7] RIAA | |
| 4 000 000 | 4x Platinum | 1997-11-03 | [7] RIAA | |
| 3 000 000 | 3x Platinum | 1995-06-05 | [7] RIAA | |
| 2 000 000 | 2x Platinum | 1992-04-01 | [7] RIAA | |
| 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 1989-05-16 | [7] RIAA | |
| 500 000 | 1x Gold | 1987-11-05 | [7] RIAA | |
| Total sales: | 6 790 906 | Сountries: 8 | ||
Year-end chart performance for RIDE THE LIGHTNING
| Chart 2020 | Rank |
| Polish Albums (ZPAV) |
53 |
| Chart 2021 | Rank |
| Polish Albums (ZPAV) |
59 |
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