COSMIC THING by THE B-52'S has sold 4,570,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (4,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Australia (140,000 copies).
COSMIC THING certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum | APRIL 1990 |
Australia Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: APRIL 1990
|
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1990 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Russia |
15,000 | LP Shipments |
Russia Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: LP Shipments
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 1 March, 1992 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 March, 1992
|
 United States |
4,000,000 | 4x Platinum | 16 March, 2000 |
United States Sales: 4,000,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 March, 2000
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| Total sales | 4,570,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 4,570,000
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for COSMIC THING
| Chart 1990 | Rank |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
25 |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
50 |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
69 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
5 |
| UK Albums |
52 |
| UK Artist Albums |
41 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
9 |