MACHO MAN by VILLAGE PEOPLE has sold 1,300,000 copies in Canada and United States.
MACHO MAN certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
300,000 | 3x Platinum | 1979 |
Canada Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 26 December, 1978 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 December, 1978
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| Total sales | 1,300,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,300,000
(in 2 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for MACHO MAN
| Chart 1978 | Rank |
 Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
14 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
34 |
| Chart 1979 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
46 |