THE HURTING by TEARS FOR FEARS - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
THE HURTING by TEARS FOR FEARS has sold 1,000,000 copies. THE HURTING sold best in the United States (500,000 copies), the United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Canada (100,000 copies).
THE HURTING certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | 100 000 | 1x Platinum | 1985 | [1] Music Canada |
 France | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1991 | [2] SNEP |
 United Kingdom | 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 1985-01-29 | [3] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1983-03-25 | [3] BPI | |
| 60 000 | 1x Silver | 1983-03-09 | [3] BPI | |
 United States | 500 000 | 1x Gold | 1993-12-01 | [4] RIAA |
| Total sales: | 1 000 000 | Сountries: 4 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE HURTING
| Chart 1983 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
32 |
 German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
49 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
19 |
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