BUILDING THE PERFECT BEAST by DON HENLEY has sold 3,080,750 copies in Japan, United Kingdom and United States.
BUILDING THE PERFECT BEAST certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Japan |
20,750 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 20,750
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 11 April, 1985 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 April, 1985
|
 United States |
3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 10 February, 1995 |
United States Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 10 February, 1995
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| Total sales | 3,080,750 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,080,750
(in 3 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for BUILDING THE PERFECT BEAST
| Chart 1985 | Rank |
 Canadian Albums (RPM) |
42 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
13 |