Album certifications - United States

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

Yep, I get that. I’m just pointing out that compilations sell huge numbers, so there’s always going to be a draw to that.
(I think the Chain sold pretty well in uk too)

Absolutely. Timespace went platinum even with no new hit singles off it. It was sandwiched between 2 studio albums that only went gold (at the time).
I know Tango was really big in the UK but I am always surprised it only sold 3 million in the States. It was the peak of the MTV age with 4 hit singles and was a long anticipated album yet only did slightly better than Mirage. Mirage was #1 and #2 for many months. Tango only briefly hit #7.