THE HEAD ON THE DOOR by THE CURE has sold 703,730 copies in France, Japan, United Kingdom and United States.
THE HEAD ON THE DOOR certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1985 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1985
|
 Japan |
3,730 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 3,730
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 9 December, 1985 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 9 December, 1985
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 18 March, 1991 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 March, 1991
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| Total sales | 703,730 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 703,730
(in 4 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE HEAD ON THE DOOR
| Chart 1985 | Rank |
 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
49 |
| Chart 1986 | Rank |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
71 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
85 |