AROUND THE SUN by R.E.M. - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
AROUND THE SUN by R.E.M. has sold 1,056,283 copies. AROUND THE SUN sold best in Europe (IFPI) (1,000,000 copies), Germany (100,000 copies) and the United Kingdom (100,000 copies).
AROUND THE SUN certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 35 000 | 1x Gold | 2004-10 | [1] ARIA |
 Austria | 15 000 | 1x Gold | 2004-11-09 | [2] IFPI Austria |
 Denmark | 40 000 | 1x Platinum | 2004 | [3] IFPI Danmark |
 Germany | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2004 | [4] BVMI |
 Japan | 21 283 | Oricon charts | ||
 Sweden | 30 000 | 1x Gold | 2005-01-25 | [5] IFPI Sverige |
 Switzerland | 40 000 | 1x Platinum | 2005 | [6] IFPI Schweiz |
 United Kingdom | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2004-10-01 | [7] BPI |
 Europe (IFPI) | 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 2004 | [8] IFPI Europe |
| Total sales: | 1 056 283 | Сountries: 9 | ||
Year-end chart performance for AROUND THE SUN
| Chart 2004 | Rank | Sales |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) |
37 | |
 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) |
47 | |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
71 | |
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten) |
28 | |
 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
83 | |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
38 | |
 Italian Albums (FIMI) |
22 | |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
24 | |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
17 | |
| UK Artist Albums |
83 | 214,000 |
| Chart 2005 | Rank | Sales |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
70 |
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