TOO HOT TO HANDLE by HEATWAVE has sold 1,060,000 copies in United Kingdom and United States.
TOO HOT TO HANDLE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 7 December, 1978 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 7 December, 1978
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 22 December, 1977 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 December, 1977
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| Total sales | 1,060,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,060,000
(in 2 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for TOO HOT TO HANDLE
| Chart 1977 | Rank |
 Canadian Albums (RPM) |
81 |
| Chart 1978 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
65 |