SPEAKING IN TONGUES by TALKING HEADS - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
SPEAKING IN TONGUES by TALKING HEADS has sold 1,175,000 copies. SPEAKING IN TONGUES sold best in the United States (1,000,000 copies), Canada (100,000 copies) and the United Kingdom (60,000 copies).
SPEAKING IN TONGUES certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | 100 000 | 1x Platinum | 1983 | [1] Music Canada |
 New Zealand | 15 000 | 1x Platinum | [2] Recorded Music NZ | |
 United Kingdom | 60 000 | 1x Silver | 2021-02-05 | [3] BPI |
 United States | 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 1986-12-15 | [4] RIAA |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 500 000 | 1x Gold | 1983-09-20 | [4] RIAA | |
| Total sales: | 1 175 000 | Сountries: 4 | ||
Year-end chart performance for SPEAKING IN TONGUES
| Chart 1983 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
15 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
14 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
82 |
| Chart 1984 | Rank |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
10 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
99 |
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