SURFING WITH THE ALIEN by JOE SATRIANI has sold 1,060,000 copies in United Kingdom and United States.
SURFING WITH THE ALIEN certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 3 February, 1992 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 3 February, 1992
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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 SURFING WITH THE ALIEN
| Chart 1988 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
43 |