GOING FOR THE ONE by YES has sold 726,380 copies in France, Japan, United Kingdom and United States.
GOING FOR THE ONE 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
|
 Japan |
26,380 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 26,380
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
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 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 19 September, 1977 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 19 September, 1977
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 2 August, 1977 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2 August, 1977
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| Total sales | 726,380 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 726,380
(in 4 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for GOING FOR THE ONE
| Chart 1977 | Rank |
 Canadian Albums (RPM) |
47 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
15 |
Decade-end chart performance for GOING FOR THE ONE
| Chart 1970's | Rank |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
100 |