The soundtrack THE SINGING DETECTIVE has sold 115,000 copies in New Zealand and United Kingdom.
THE SINGING DETECTIVE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1 February,1987 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 February,1987
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| Total sales | 115,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 115,000
(in 2 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE SINGING DETECTIVE
| Chart 1986 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
90 | 120,000 |
| Chart 1987 | Rank | Sales |
 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
98 |