THE LION AND THE COBRA by SINEAD O'CONNOR has sold 750,000 copies in Canada, Netherlands, United Kingdom and United States.
THE LION AND THE COBRA certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1989 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 Netherlands |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1988 |
Netherlands Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1988
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 13 February,1990 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 13 February,1990
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 10 November, 1989 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 10 November, 1989
|
| Total sales | 750,000 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 750,000
(in 4 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE LION AND THE COBRA
| Chart 1988 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
61 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
40 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
95 |