In France, the album debuted at number 8 in April 1988, but it dropped to number 26 five months later. However, thanks to the successful single "Pourvu quelles soient douces" (number-one hit in December 1988), the album reached number one for two weeks in December 1988. The album managed to stay for eleven months in the top ten and about one year on the chart. On 29 June 1988, the album was certified Gold by the Syndicat National de lÉdition Phonographique for 100,000 copies sold, then Platinum for 300,000 sales, then Double Platinum on 17 February 1989 for 600,000 sales, and eventually Diamond on 14 November 1989 for a minimum of 1,000,000 copies sold. The album was also released in Germany, where it reached number 47.
In France , the album debuted at number 8 in April 1988 , but it dropped to number 26 five months later . However , thanks to the successful single " Pourvu quelles soient douces " ( number - one hit in December 1988 ) , the album reached number one for two weeks in December 1988 . The album managed to stay for eleven months in the top ten and about one year on the chart . On 29 June 1988 , the album was certified Gold by the Syndicat National de lÉdition Phonographique for 100,000 copies sold , then Platinum for 300,000 sales , then Double Platinum on 17 February 1989 for 600,000 sales , and eventually Diamond on 14 November 1989 for a minimum of 1,000,000 copies sold . The album was also released in Germany , where it reached number 47 .
Which location did the album debut at a higher standing on the hits chart, Germany or France?
Which location did the album debut at a higher standing on the hits chart , Germany or France ?
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France
Which location did the album debut at a higher standing on the hits chart, [MASK] or [MASK]?
According to the latest music charts, the album debuted at number 3 in France, while it only reached number 7 in Germany.
French Flanders
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According to the latest music charts, the album debuted at number 3 in French Flanders, while it only reached number 7 in Germany.
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The music industry was abuzz with the release of the highly-anticipated album, and the numbers are finally in. According to the latest charts, the album debuted at an impressive number 3 in French Flanders, with fans in the region eagerly snapping up copies. Meanwhile, in Germany, the album had a respectable but slightly more modest start, entering the charts at number 7. Industry insiders point to the album's unique blend of genres and catchy hooks as key factors in its success, particularly among the French-speaking audience.
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In France, the album debuted at number 8 in April 1988, but it dropped to number 26 five months later. However, thanks to the successful single "Pourvu quelles soient douces" (number-one hit in December 1988), the album reached number one for two weeks in December 1988. The album managed to stay for eleven months in the top ten and about one year on the chart. On 29 June 1988, the album was certified Gold by the Syndicat National de lÉdition Phonographique for 100,000 copies sold, then Platinum for 300,000 sales, then Double Platinum on 17 February 1989 for 600,000 sales, and eventually Diamond on 14 November 1989 for a minimum of 1,000,000 copies sold. The album was also released in Germany, where it reached number 47.
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 Internationally , the album was also well received , selling almost equal units and topping many charts worldwide . Sony BMG distinguished FutureSex / LoveSounds as the biggest @-@ selling album among the record company 's releases in 2006 . Weiss noted that in the past three to five years before the album 's release , American artists found it increasingly hard to achieve commercial success in international music markets . He found that Timberlake was among those few " that successfully sells in every country around the world " . According to MTV , the album has since sold more than 10 million units worldwide . 

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 Commercially , the song became a top ten hit in all European countries and number one in Germany for three weeks . In the US , radio stations were reluctant to play the controversial composition ; it , however , managed to peak at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 . 

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 Internationally , Invincible was a commercial success . The album peaked at number one in twelve countries worldwide , including the United Kingdom , Australia , Belgium , Denmark , The Netherlands , Germany , Norway , Sweden and Switzerland . It also charted within the top ten in several countries , including Austria , Canada , Finland , Italy , New Zealand , and Norway . Mexico was the album 's least successful charting territory , peaking within the top thirty at number twenty nine . The album has reportedly sold 10 million units worldwide . However , the sales for Invincible were notably low compared to his previous releases , due in part to a diminishing pop music industry , the lack of promotion , no supporting world tour and the label dispute . Commenting on the sales of Invincible back in late 2003 , Bernard Zuel of The Sydney Morning Herald stated : 

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 Across Europe , it reached number one in Denmark , Germany , Ireland , Switzerland , Austria , Belgium , Finland , Greece , Norway , Sweden , and the Netherlands , and number three in United Kingdom . In Australia , the single peaked at number one , was certified two times Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association , and on the 2003 year @-@ end chart , it was listed at number five . 

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