HOLDING BACK THE RIVER by WET WET WET - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
HOLDING BACK THE RIVER by WET WET WET has sold 735,000 copies, including 600,000 copies in the United Kingdom, 100,000 copies in France and 35,000 copies in Australia.
HOLDING BACK THE RIVER certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 35 000 | 1x Gold | 1990-06 | [1] ARIA |
 France | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1990 | [2] SNEP |
 United Kingdom | 600 000 | 2x Platinum | 1990-03-01 | [3] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 1989-11-27 | [3] BPI | |
| Total sales: | 735 000 | Сountries: 3 | ||
Year-end chart performance for HOLDING BACK THE RIVER
| Chart 1989 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
35 | 370,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
29 | |
| Chart 1990 | Rank | Sales |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
94 | |
| UK Artist Albums |
80 |
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