WE WERE DEAD BEFORE THE SHIP EVEN SANK by MODEST MOUSE has sold 550,000 copies in Canada and United States.
WE WERE DEAD BEFORE THE SHIP EVEN SANK certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2008 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 11 June, 2009 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 June, 2009
|
| Total sales | 550,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 550,000
(in 2 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for WE WERE DEAD BEFORE THE SHIP EVEN SANK
| Chart 2007 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
126 |