SPEAKING IN TONGUES by TALKING HEADS has sold 1,175,000 copies in Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States.
SPEAKING IN TONGUES certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1983 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1983
|
 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 |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 5 February,2021 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 February,2021
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 15 December, 1986 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 December, 1986
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| Total sales | 1,175,000 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,175,000
(in 4 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for SPEAKING IN TONGUES
| Chart 1983 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
15 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
14 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
82 |
| Chart 1984 | Rank |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
10 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
99 |