PIRATES by RICKIE LEE JONES has sold 560,000 copies in United Kingdom and United States.
PIRATES certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 6 July, 1990 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 July, 1990
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 30 September, 1981 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 30 September, 1981
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| Total sales | 560,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 560,000
(in 2 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for PIRATES
| Chart 1981 | Rank |
 Canadian Albums (RPM) |
31 |
 New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
29 |