A TRICK OF THE TAIL by GENESIS has sold 800,000 copies in Canada, France, United Kingdom and United States.
A TRICK OF THE TAIL certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1978 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1978
|
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1977 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1977
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1 June, 1976 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 June, 1976
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 20 April, 1990 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 20 April, 1990
|
| Total sales | 800,000 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 800,000
(in 4 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for A TRICK OF THE TAIL
| Chart 1976 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
67 |
 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
47 |
 New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
27 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
32 |