THIS YEAR'S MODEL by ELVIS COSTELLO has sold 650,000 copies in Canada, United Kingdom and United States.
THIS YEAR'S MODEL certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1979 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 11 August, 1978 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 August, 1978
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 22 July, 1991 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 1991
|
| Total sales | 650,000 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 650,000
(in 3 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THIS YEAR'S MODEL
| Chart 1978 | Rank |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
39 |