THE ESSENTIAL BILLY JOEL by BILLY JOEL - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
THE ESSENTIAL BILLY JOEL by BILLY JOEL has sold 2,325,000 copies. THE ESSENTIAL BILLY JOEL sold best in the United States (2,000,000 copies), Australia (210,000 copies) and the United Kingdom (100,000 copies).
THE ESSENTIAL BILLY JOEL certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 210 000 | 3x Platinum | [1] ARIA | |
 New Zealand | 15 000 | 1x Platinum | [2] Recorded Music NZ | |
 United Kingdom | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2016-11-11 | [3] BPI |
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| 60 000 | 1x Silver | 2013-08-02 | [3] BPI | |
 United States | 2 000 000 | 4x Platinum (2-disc) | 2018-10-01 | [4] RIAA |
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| 1 500 000 | 3x Platinum (2-disc) | 2016-03-03 | [4] RIAA | |
| 1 000 000 | 2x Platinum (2-disc) | 2005-10-28 | [4] RIAA | |
| 500 000 | 1x Platinum (2-disc) | 2002-12-06 | [4] RIAA | |
| 250 000 | 1x Gold (2-disc) | 2002-02-21 | [4] RIAA | |
| Total sales: | 2 325 000 | Сountries: 4 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE ESSENTIAL BILLY JOEL
| Chart 2019 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
92 |
| Chart 2020 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
117 |
| Chart 2021 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
127 |
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