IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT by PAT BENATAR has sold 1,515,000 copies in Canada, France, New Zealand and United States.
IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
400,000 | 4x Platinum | 1982 |
Canada Sales: 400,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1982
|
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1981 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 8 December, 1980 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 8 December, 1980
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| Total sales | 1,515,000 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,515,000
(in 4 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT
| Chart 1980 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
17 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
12 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
7 |
| Chart 1981 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
68 |