WHIPLASH SMILE by BILLY IDOL - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
WHIPLASH SMILE by BILLY IDOL has sold 1,690,000 copies. WHIPLASH SMILE sold best in the United States (1,000,000 copies), Canada (300,000 copies) and Germany (250,000 copies).
WHIPLASH SMILE certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | 300 000 | 3x Platinum | 1987 | [1] Music Canada |
 Finland | 25 000 | IFPI Finland | [2] Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland | |
 Germany | 250 000 | 1x Gold | 1987 | [3] BVMI |
 New Zealand | 15 000 | 1x Platinum | [4] Recorded Music NZ | |
 United Kingdom | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1986-11-10 | [5] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 60 000 | 1x Silver | 1986-10-27 | [5] BPI | |
 United States | 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 1987-01-13 | [6] RIAA |
| Total sales: | 1 690 000 | Сountries: 6 | ||
Year-end chart performance for WHIPLASH SMILE
| Chart 1986 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
37 |
| Chart 1987 | Rank |
 Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
12 |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
52 |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
63 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
22 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
34 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
41 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
28 |
Source