WHAT'S GOING ON by MARVIN GAYE has sold 1,800,000 copies in United Kingdom and United States.
WHAT'S GOING ON certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
1,500,000 | 1x Gold | 20 December, 1993 |
United States Sales: 1,500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 20 December, 1993
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| Total sales | 1,800,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,800,000
(in 2 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for WHAT'S GOING ON
| Chart 1971 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
52 |