HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS by RICK ASTLEY - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS by RICK ASTLEY has sold 1,618,950 copies. HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS sold best in the United States (500,000 copies), the United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Germany (250,000 copies).
HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | 200 000 | 2x Platinum | 1989 | [1] Music Canada |
 Germany | 250 000 | 1x Gold | 1989 | [2] BVMI |
 Hong Kong | 20 000 | 1x Platinum | [3] IFPI Hong Kong Group | |
 Japan | 116 450 | Oricon charts | ||
 New Zealand | 7 500 | 1x Gold | [4] Recorded Music NZ | |
 Spain | 200 000 | 2x Platinum | 1988 | [5] PROMUSICAE |
 Switzerland | 25 000 | 1x Gold | 1989 | [6] IFPI Schweiz |
 United Kingdom | 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 1988-12-16 | [7] BPI |
 United States | 500 000 | 1x Gold | 1990-02-26 | [8] RIAA |
| Total sales: | 1 618 950 | Сountries: 9 | ||
Year-end chart performance for HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS
| Chart 1988 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
54 | 250,000 |
| Chart 1989 | Rank | Sales |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
24 | |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
45 | |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
30 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
94 |
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