IN UTERO by NIRVANA - Sales & Charts
Updated: December 6, 2024
IN UTERO by NIRVANA has sold 9,120,047 copies. IN UTERO sold best in the United States (6,000,000 copies), the United Kingdom (900,000 copies) and Canada (674,000 copies).
IN UTERO certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina | 60 000 | 1x Platinum | 1993-09-01 | [1] CAPIF |
 Australia | 140 000 | 2x Platinum | 1996-07 | [2] ARIA |
 Austria | 25 000 | 1x Gold | 1994-05-11 | [3] IFPI Austria |
 Belgium | 50 000 | 1x Platinum | [4] BRMA / ULTRATOP | |
 Brazil | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1998 | [5] Pró-Música Brasil |
 Canada | 674 000 | 6x Platinum | 2001 | [6] Music Canada |
 France | 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 1995-10-16 | [7] SNEP |
 Germany | 250 000 | 1x Gold | 1995 | [8] BVMI |
 Italy | 50 000 | 1x Platinum | 2023 | [9] FIMI |
 Japan | 200 000 | 1x Platinum | 2000-02 | [10] RIAJ |
 Mexico | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2000-06-27 | [11] AMPROFON |
 Netherlands | 50 000 | 1x Gold | 1994 | [12] NVPI |
 New Zealand | 45 000 | 3x Platinum | [13] Recorded Music NZ | |
 Norway | 25 000 | 1x Gold | 1994 | [14] IFPI Norge |
 Poland | 50 000 | 1x Gold | 1997 | [15] ZPAV |
 Spain | 50 000 | 1x Gold | 1994 | [16] PROMUSICAE |
 Sweden | 50 000 | 1x Gold | 1993-12-03 | [17] IFPI Sverige |
 United Kingdom | 900 000 | 3x Platinum | 2024-11-01 | [18] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 600 000 | 2x Platinum | 2017-03-24 | [18] BPI | |
| 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 2013-07-22 | [18] BPI | |
| 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1993-09-01 | [18] BPI | |
 United States | 6 000 000 | 6x Platinum | 2024-12-06 | [19] RIAA |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 5 000 000 | 5x Platinum | 1996-10-25 | [19] RIAA | |
| 4 000 000 | 4x Platinum | 1995-02-10 | [19] RIAA | |
| 3 000 000 | 3x Platinum | 1994-05-25 | [19] RIAA | |
| 2 000 000 | 2x Platinum | 1994-04-11 | [19] RIAA | |
| 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 1993-11-30 | [19] RIAA | |
 VK Music | 1 047 | Album-equivalent unit | 2022-01-22 | |
| Total sales: | 9 120 047 | Сountries: 20 | ||
Year-end chart performance for IN UTERO
| Chart 1993 | Rank | Sales |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
22 | |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
49 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
38 | |
| UK Albums |
66 | 180,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
46 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
74 | |
| US Albums (Soundscan) |
29 | 1,500,000 |
| Chart 1994 | Rank | Sales |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
58 | |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
93 | |
| French Albums (SNEP) |
25 | |
| UK Albums |
140 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
33 | |
| US Albums (Soundscan) |
57 | 1,200,000 |
| Chart 2011 | Rank | Sales |
 Russian Vinyl Albums (2M Online) |
21 |
Decade-end chart performance for IN UTERO
| Chart 2010's | Rank |
| UK Vinyl Albums (OCC) |
77 |
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