GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT by THE KINKS has sold 550,000 copies in Canada and United States.
GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1981 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1981
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 27 January, 1982 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 27 January, 1982
|
| Total sales | 550,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 550,000
(in 2 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT
| Chart 1981 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
55 |
| Chart 1982 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
80 |