CLUTCHING AT STRAWS by MARILLION has sold 350,000 copies in Germany and United Kingdom.
CLUTCHING AT STRAWS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1990 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 25 June, 1987 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 25 June, 1987
|
| Total sales | 350,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 350,000
(in 2 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for CLUTCHING AT STRAWS
| Chart 1987 | Rank | Sales |
 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
49 | |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
31 | |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
27 | |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
78 | 180,000 |