THE CLOSER YOU GET by ALABAMA has sold 4,100,000 copies in Canada and United States.
THE CLOSER YOU GET certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1983 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1983
|
 United States |
4,000,000 | 4x Platinum | 30 September, 1996 |
United States Sales: 4,000,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 30 September, 1996
|
| Total sales | 4,100,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 4,100,000
(in 2 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE CLOSER YOU GET
| Chart 1983 | Rank | Sales |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
83 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
29 | |
| Chart 1984 | Rank | Sales |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
94 | |
| Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
| US Music Video (Billboard) |
18 | |
| Chart 2003 | Rank | Sales |
 UK Music DVD (Music Week) |
54 | 7,600 |