While the critical reception was lukewarm—many felt some of the songs were best left unreleased— Metamorphosis still managed to reach No. 8 in the US, though it only made No. 45 in the UK.
Anmeldelserne var lunkne (mange følte at sangene havde bedst af aldrig at være blevet udgivet), lykkes det Metamorphosis at få en 8. plads i USA, men kun en 45. plads i England.