STANDING ON A BEACH - THE SINGLES by THE CURE has sold 2,950,000 copies in 8 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,000,000 copies), Germany (250,000 copies) and Australia (210,000 copies).
STANDING ON A BEACH - THE SINGLES certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
210,000 | 3x Platinum | MAY 2000 |
Australia Sales: 210,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: MAY 2000
|
 France |
200,000 | 2x Gold | 1992 |
France Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1992
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1990 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
|
 Netherlands |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1988 |
Netherlands Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1988
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1990 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1990
|
 United Kingdom |
200,000 | 1x Gold + 1x Gold | 17 June, 1986/22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 17 June, 1986/22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 12 December, 1997 |
United States Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 December, 1997
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| Total sales | 2,950,000 | (in 8 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,950,000
(in 8 countries)
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