REMAIN IN LIGHT by TALKING HEADS has sold 650,000 copies in Canada, United Kingdom and United States.
REMAIN IN LIGHT certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1981 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 4 October, 2019 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 October, 2019
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 17 September, 1985 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 17 September, 1985
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| Total sales | 650,000 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 650,000
(in 3 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for REMAIN IN LIGHT
| Chart 1981 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
26 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
87 |