THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE by GARY NUMAN has sold 106,290 copies in Japan and United Kingdom.
THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Japan |
6,290 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 6,290
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 8 October, 1979 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 8 October, 1979
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| Total sales | 106,290 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 106,290
(in 2 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE
| Chart 1979 | Rank |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
34 |
| Chart 1980 | Rank |
 Canadian Albums (RPM) |
49 |
 US Albums (Billboard 200) |
50 |