SONIC TEMPLE by THE CULT has sold 1,335,000 copies in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States.
SONIC TEMPLE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold | MAY 1990 |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: MAY 1990
|
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1989 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 18 April, 1989 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 April, 1989
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 23 January, 1990 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 23 January, 1990
|
| Total sales | 1,335,000 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,335,000
(in 4 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for SONIC TEMPLE
| Chart 1989 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
12 |
 New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
47 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
38 |