FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET by PUBLIC ENEMY has sold 1,150,000 copies in Canada, United Kingdom and United States.
FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1990 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 4 December, 1990 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 December, 1990
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 7 June, 1990 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 7 June, 1990
|
| Total sales | 1,150,000 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,150,000
(in 3 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET
| Chart 1990 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
79 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
60 |