THE NATURE OF THE BEAST by APRIL WINE has sold 1,200,000 copies in Canada and United States.
THE NATURE OF THE BEAST certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1981 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 21 September, 1982 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 September, 1982
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| Total sales | 1,200,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,200,000
(in 2 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE NATURE OF THE BEAST
| Chart 1981 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
42 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
42 |
| Chart 2008 | Rank |
 Belgian Music DVD (Ultratop Wallonia) |
28 |
| Chart 2009 | Rank |
| Belgian Music DVD (Ultratop Wallonia) |
10 |