According to Deep Purple official site, Universal Music Germany, Deep Purple sold over 100,000,000 albums worldwide, including 8,328,000 in the United States and 1,000,000 in the United Kingdom. The best-selling album by Deep Purple is MACHINE HEAD (1972), which sold over 2,821,000 copies.
Deep Purple: A Legendary Legacy in Music Sales
Deep Purple, one of the most iconic rock bands of all time, has achieved remarkable global success with over 100 million albums sold worldwide. Their top-selling record, MACHINE HEAD (1972), has reached 2.8 million copies, making it a cornerstone of their legendary status.
The band's popularity spans decades, with notable albums like MADE IN JAPAN (1972) selling 2 million copies and PERFECT STRANGERS (1984) achieving 1.5 million in sales. Other standout releases include DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK (1970) and BURN (1974), both of which continue to resonate with rock fans globally.
Impressive Sales Across Countries
Deep Purple's influence extends worldwide, with significant sales figures in the United States (8.3 million), the United Kingdom (1 million), and countries like Germany, France, Japan, and Canada. Their albums have earned Gold and Platinum certifications in many regions, solidifying their place in rock history.
The band’s timeless classics, including “Smoke on the Water” and “Highway Star,” are loved by fans across generations. Deep Purple's continued presence in the music scene, along with their loyal fanbase, showcases their lasting impact and relevance in rock music.
Deep Purple total sales by country
| Country | Sales | Albums counted |
 Argentina | 30,000 | 1 |
 Australia | 35,000 | 1 |
 Austria | 75,000 | 2 |
 Canada | 153,000 | 3 |
 France | 900,000 | 7 |
 Germany | 1,450,000 | 6 |
 Hungary | 1,000 | 1 |
 Italy | 110,000 | 3 |
 Japan | 1,142,249 | 29 |
 Latvia | 4,000 | 1 |
 Netherlands | 80,000 | 2 |
 New Zeland | 7,500 | 1 |
 Norway | 70,775 | 2 |
 Poland | 10,000 | 1 |
 Russia | 10,000 | 1 |
 Spain | 100,000 | 1 |
 Switzerland | 25,000 | 1 |
 United Kingdom | 1,000,000 | 12 |
 United States | 8,328,000 | 10 |
 USSR | 805,020 | 2 |
Deep Purple detailed sales by country
| Country | Album | Sales | Certification / source |
| Argentina | 30: VERY BEST OF DEEP PURPLE | 30,000 | 1x Gold |
| Australia | DEEP PURPLE LIVE IN CONCERT 72/73 | 35,000 | 1x Gold |
| Austria | DEEPEST PURPLE | 25,000 | 1x Gold |
| Austria | MADE IN JAPAN | 50,000 | 1x Platinum |
| Canada | NOW WHAT?! | 3,000 | Soundscan |
| Canada | THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHT | 50,000 | 1x Gold |
| Canada | PERFECT STRANGERS | 100,000 | 1x Platinum |
| France | MACHINE HEAD | 200,000 | 2x Gold |
| France | SMOKE ON THE WATER (BEST OF) | 200,000 | 2x Gold |
| France | BURN | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| France | DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| France | MADE IN JAPAN | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| France | STORMBRINGER | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| France | WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| Germany | MADE IN JAPAN | 500,000 | 1x Platinum |
| Germany | DEEP PURPLE | 250,000 | 1x Gold |
| Germany | DEEPEST PURPLE | 250,000 | 1x Gold |
| Germany | INFINITE | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| Germany | NOW WHAT?! | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| Germany | PERFECT STRANGERS | 250,000 | 1x Gold |
| Hungary | INFINITE | 1,000 | 1x Gold |
| Italy | DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK | 25,000 | 1x Gold (Sales since 2009) |
| Italy | MACHINE HEAD | 25,000 | 1x Gold (Sales since 2009) |
| Italy | MADE IN JAPAN | 60,000 | 1x Platinum (Sales since 2009) |
| Japan | PURPENDICULAR | 23,830 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | MADE IN JAPAN | 171,000 | 1x Gold |
| Japan | FIREBALL | 5,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | WHEN WE ROCK, WE ROCK AND WHEN WE ROLL, WE ROLL | 12,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | COME TASTE THE BAND | 27,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | PURPLE PASSAGES | 11,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | THE BATTLE RAGES ON… | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| Japan | LAST CONCERT IN JAPAN | 27,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE | 52,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | DEEP PURPLE | 3,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | SHADES OF DEEP PURPLE | 6,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | 24 CARAT PURPLE | 48,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | MADE IN EUROPE | 31,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | DEEP PURPLE IN CONCERT | 14,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | SLAVES AND MASTERS | 40,250 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | ABANDON | 9,290 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | NOBODY`S PERFECT | 17,910 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK | 17,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | STORMBRINGER | 58,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | BANANAS | 2,059 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | PERFECT STRANGERS | 92,400 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | DEEP PURPLE LIVE IN LONDON | 2,560 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | THE BOOK OF TALIESYN | 1,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | BURN | 56,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | POWERHOUSE | 17,000 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | MACHINE HEAD | 175,000 | 1x Gold |
| Japan | DEEPEST PURPLE | 22,160 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHT | 59,990 | Oricon charts |
| Japan | COME HELL OR HIGH WATER | 40,800 | Oricon charts |
| Latvia | BURN | 4,000 | 1x Gold |
| Netherlands | DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK | 40,000 | 1x Gold |
| Netherlands | FIREBALL | 40,000 | 1x Gold |
| New Zeland | PERFECT STRANGERS | 7,500 | 1x Gold |
| Norway | PERFECT STRANGERS | 34,000 | Year-end list |
| Norway | THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHT | 36,775 | Year-end list |
| Poland | INFINITE | 10,000 | 1x Gold |
| Russia | BANANAS | 10,000 | 1x Gold |
| Spain | MADE IN JAPAN | 100,000 | 1x Platinum |
| Switzerland | SLAVES AND MASTERS | 25,000 | 1x Gold |
| United Kingdom | 24 CARAT PURPLE | 60,000 | 1x Silver |
| United Kingdom | BURN | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| United Kingdom | COME TASTE THE BAND | 60,000 | 1x Silver |
| United Kingdom | DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| United Kingdom | DEEPEST PURPLE | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| United Kingdom | STORMBRINGER | 60,000 | 1x Silver |
| United Kingdom | MACHINE HEAD | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| United Kingdom | THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHT | 60,000 | 1x Silver |
| United Kingdom | MADE IN JAPAN | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| United Kingdom | THE PLATINUM COLLECTION | 60,000 | 1x Silver |
| United Kingdom | PERFECT STRANGERS | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| United Kingdom | 30: VERY BEST OF DEEP PURPLE | 100,000 | 1x Gold |
| United States | BURN | 500,000 | 1x Gold |
| United States | PERFECT STRANGERS | 1,000,000 | 1x Platinum |
| United States | DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK | 500,000 | 1x Gold |
| United States | MACHINE HEAD | 2,321,000 | 2x Platinum |
| United States | FIREBALL | 500,000 | 1x Gold |
| United States | 30: VERY BEST OF DEEP PURPLE | 507,000 | Soundscan |
| United States | STORMBRINGER | 500,000 | 1x Gold |
| United States | WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE | 500,000 | 1x Gold |
| United States | DEEPEST PURPLE | 1,000,000 | 1x Platinum |
| United States | MADE IN JAPAN | 1,000,000 | 1x Platinum |
| USSR | SMOKE ON THE WATER | 612,880 | LP Shipments |
| USSR | THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHT | 192,140 | LP Shipments |
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