"Hellbilly Deluxe" was released to a generally positive critical reception, with the album's production being praised. The album proved to be a commercial success, reaching the top five of the "Billboard" 200 and selling over three million copies in the United States. "Hellbilly Deluxe" outsold all of Zombie's releases with his former band, and established him as a successful solo artist. The project appeared on multiple charts worldwide, though failed to duplicate the success it had in North America. Since its release, the album has garnered the title of a "shock rock classic" by numerous publications.