 Coming Up to Breathe was released on April 25 , 2006 . Coming Up to Breathe sold 58 @,@ 000 copies in its first week , debuting atop the Christian Albums chart and at number 13 on the Billboard 200 . The album beat out MercyMe 's previous best sales week ( 56 @,@ 000 copies ) , which came following the release of their 2004 album " Undone " . " Coming Up to Breathe " also peaked at number 5 on the Rock Albums chart and number 13 on the Alternative Albums chart during its chart run . Coming Up to Breathe ranked at number 6 on 2006 year @-@ end Christian Albums chart , and at number 14 on the 2007 year @-@ end Christian Albums chart . In 2007 , the album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America , signifying shipments of 500 @,@ 000 copies . 
