THE DAY by BABYFACE has sold 2,345,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,000,000 copies), Canada (100,000 copies) and Japan (100,000 copies).
THE DAY certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold | MARCH 1997 |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: MARCH 1997
|
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1997 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | January 1997 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: January 1997
|
 Netherlands |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1997 |
Netherlands Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 3 September, 1999 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 3 September, 1999
|
 United States |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 23 July, 1997 |
United States Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 23 July, 1997
|
| Total sales | 2,345,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,345,000
(in 6 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE DAY
| Chart 1997 | Rank |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
83 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
55 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
55 |