THE SPECIALS by THE SPECIALS has sold 260,000 copies in France and United Kingdom.
THE SPECIALS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1980 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1980
|
 United Kingdom |
160,000 | 1x Gold + 1x Silver | 11 December, 1979 / 19 February,2021 |
United Kingdom Sales: 160,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold + 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 December, 1979 / 19 February,2021
|
| Total sales | 260,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 260,000
(in 2 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE SPECIALS
| Chart 1979 | Rank |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
84 |
| Chart 1980 | Rank |
 Canadian Albums (RPM) |
83 |
 New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
43 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
29 |