WHAT A CRYING SHAME by THE MAVERICKS has sold 1,200,000 copies in Canada and United States.
WHAT A CRYING SHAME certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1998 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 16 February, 1995 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 February, 1995
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| Total sales | 1,200,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,200,000
(in 2 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for WHAT A CRYING SHAME
| Chart 1995 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
155 |