SCARECROW by JOHN MELLENCAMP has sold 5,780,000 copies in Australia, Canada and United States.
SCARECROW certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
280,000 | 4x Platinum | MAY 1992 |
Australia Sales: 280,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: MAY 1992
|
 Canada |
500,000 | 5x Platinum | 1992 |
Canada Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1992
|
 United States |
5,000,000 | 5x Platinum | 29 October, 2001 |
United States Sales: 5,000,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 October, 2001
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| Total sales | 5,780,000 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 5,780,000
(in 3 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for SCARECROW
| Chart 1985 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
14 |
| Chart 1986 | Rank |
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
4 |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
19 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
3 |