Certifications
| Organization | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RIANZ – New Zealand | Gold | December 1978 |
| BPI – UK | Silver | 2 February 1979 |
| RIAA – U.S. | Gold | 21 February 1979 |
| ARIA – Australia | Platinum | February 1979 |
| RIANZ – New Zealand | Platinum | February 1979 |
| RIAA – U.S. | Platinum | 27 March 1979 |
| BPI – UK | Gold | 30 March 1979 |
| IFPI – Germany | Gold | 3 April 1979 |
| BPI – UK | Platinum | 23 November 1979 |
| IFPI – Germany | Platinum | 1979 |
| SNEP – France | Platinum | 1982 |
| BPI – UK | 2X Platinum | 7 February 1986 |
| RIAA – U.S. | 2x Platinum | 6 January 1987 |
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