THE SEEDS OF LOVE by TEARS FOR FEARS has sold 2,379,940 copies in 12 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), France (300,000 copies) and United Kingdom (300,000 copies).
THE SEEDS OF LOVE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Brazil |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1991 |
Brazil Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1991
|
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1989 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 France |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 1990 |
France Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1990 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
|
 Hong Kong |
10,000 | 1x Gold |
Hong Kong Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Japan |
44,940 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 44,940
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Netherlands |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Netherlands Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 Spain |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1990 |
Spain Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
|
 Sweden |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Sweden Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1989 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 16 October, 1989 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 October, 1989
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 29 November, 1989 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 November, 1989
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| Total sales | 2,379,940 | (in 12 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,379,940
(in 12 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE SEEDS OF LOVE
| Chart 1989 | Rank | Sales |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
38 | |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
47 | |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
46 | |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
27 | 430,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
21 | |
| Chart 1990 | Rank | Sales |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
58 | |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
78 | |
| European Albums (Music & Media) |
45 | |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
61 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
66 |