TRUE STORIES by TALKING HEADS has sold 615,000 copies in New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States.
TRUE STORIES 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 | 6 November, 1986 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 November, 1986
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 18 November, 1986 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 November, 1986
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| Total sales | 615,000 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 615,000
(in 3 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for TRUE STORIES
| Chart 1986 | Rank |
 Canadian Albums (RPM) |
84 |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
91 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
17 |