THE SINGLES 86>98 by DEPECHE MODE has sold 1,672,000 copies in 12 countries. The album sold best in United States (562,000 copies), Germany (500,000 copies) and France (200,000 copies).
THE SINGLES 86>98 certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Belgium |
25,000 | 1x Gold |
Belgium Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 France |
200,000 | 2x Gold | 2001 |
France Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 Germany |
500,000 | 1x Platinum | 2000 |
Germany Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2000
|
 Italy |
60,000 | 1x Platinum (Sales since 2009) | 2012 |
Italy Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum (Sales since 2009)
Certification Date / sales as of: 2012
|
 Netherlands |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 2001 |
Netherlands Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 Poland |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1999 |
Poland Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1999
|
 Portugal |
20,000 | 1x Gold |
Portugal Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Spain |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1998 |
Spain Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
|
 Sweden |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 5 October, 1998 |
Sweden Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 October, 1998
|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1998 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 2 October, 1998 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2 October, 1998
|
 United States |
562,000 | 1x Platinum | 28 November, 2005 |
United States Sales: 562,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 November, 2005
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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| Total sales | 1,672,000 | (in 12 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,672,000
(in 12 countries)
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