DE LA SOUL IS DEAD by DE LA SOUL has sold 500,000 copies in United States.
DE LA SOUL IS DEAD certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 18 July, 1991 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 July, 1991
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| Total sales | 500,000 | (in 1 country) |
Total
Sales: 500,000
(in 1 country)
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Year-end chart performance for DE LA SOUL IS DEAD
| Chart 1991 | Rank |
 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
77 |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
75 |
 German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
94 |
 New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
47 |