According to Universal Music Enterprises (UMGCatalog), SHEIK YERBOUTI by FRANK ZAPPA has sold 2,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in Germany (250,000 copies), Canada (50,000 copies) and (0 copies).
SHEIK YERBOUTI 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
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 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1980 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1980
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| Worldwide sales | 2,000,000 | Universal Music Enterprises (UMGCatalog) |
Total
Sales: 2,000,000
Source: Universal Music Enterprises (UMGCatalog)
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Year-end chart performance for SHEIK YERBOUTI
| Chart 1979 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
88 |
 US Albums (Billboard 200) |
92 |
| Chart 1980 | Rank |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
56 |