THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL by DESTINY'S CHILD has sold 10,795,480 copies in 34 countries. The album sold best in United States (8,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (900,000 copies) and Canada (500,000 copies).
THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
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210,000 | 3x Platinum | FEBRUARY 2001 |
![]() Sales: 210,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: FEBRUARY 2001
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50,000 | 1x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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500,000 | 5x Platinum | 2001 |
![]() Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
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40,000 | 2x Platinum | 12 January, 2021 |
![]() Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 January, 2021
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200,000 | 2x Gold | 2001 |
![]() Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
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250,000 | 1x Gold | 2001 |
![]() Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
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40,480 | Oricon charts |
![]() Sales: 40,480
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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160,000 | 2x Platinum | 2001 |
![]() Sales: 160,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
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45,000 | 3x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 45,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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45,000 | 1x Gold + 1x Platinum | 2001 / 30 November, 2020 |
![]() Sales: 45,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold + 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001 / 30 November, 2020
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40,000 | 1x Gold | 14 May, 2001 |
![]() Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 May, 2001
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25,000 | 1x Gold | 2000 |
![]() Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2000
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900,000 | 3x Platinum | 19 January,2001 |
![]() Sales: 900,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 19 January,2001
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8,000,000 | 8x Platinum | 6 November, 2001 |
![]() Sales: 8,000,000
Certification / note: 8x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 November, 2001
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2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 2001 |
![]() Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
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Total sales | 10,795,480 | (in 34 countries) |
Total
Sales: 10,795,480
(in 34 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL
Chart 1999 | Rank | Sales |
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69 | |
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99 | |
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44 | |
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112 | 150,000 |
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88 | |
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42 | 1,600,000 |
Chart 2000 | Rank | Sales |
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13 | |
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37 | |
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43 | |
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15 | |
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92 | |
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42 | |
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83 | |
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7 | |
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25 | 630,000 |
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13 | |
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10 | 3,802,165 |
Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
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55 | |
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66 | |
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192 | |
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80 | |
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106 | 190,000 |
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82 | 190,000 |
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87 |
Decade-end chart performance for THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL
Chart 2000's | Rank |
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39 |