THE PAYBACK by JAMES BROWN has sold 500,000 copies in United States.
THE PAYBACK certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 18 March, 1974 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 March, 1974
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| Total sales | 500,000 | (in 1 country) |
Total
Sales: 500,000
(in 1 country)
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Year-end chart performance for THE PAYBACK
| Chart 1974 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
80 |