TAKING THE LONG WAY by DIXIE CHICKS has sold 2,888,000 copies in 9 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,000,000 copies), Canada (403,000 copies) and Australia (210,000 copies).
TAKING THE LONG WAY certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia |
210,000 | 3x Platinum | 2020 |
AustraliaSales: 210,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2020
|
Canada |
403,000 | 4x Platinum | 2007 |
CanadaSales: 403,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2007
|
Germany |
100,000 | 1x Gold | January 2023 |
GermanySales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: January 2023
|
Ireland |
15,000 | 1x Platinum | 2007 |
IrelandSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2007
|
New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Sweden |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 1 June, 2007 |
SwedenSales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 June, 2007
|
Switzerland |
15,000 | 1x Gold | 2007 |
SwitzerlandSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2007
|
United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 30 June, 2006 |
United KingdomSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 30 June, 2006
|
United States |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 5 January, 2007 |
United StatesSales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 January, 2007
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| Total sales | 2,888,000 | (in 9 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,888,000
(in 9 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for TAKING THE LONG WAY
| Chart 2006 | Rank | Sales |
Canadian Albums (SoundScan) |
2 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
12 | |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
27 | |
UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
151 | |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
16 | |
US Albums (Soundscan) |
9 | 1,856,000 |
Worldwide Albums (IFPI Global Music Report) |
21 | 2,700,000 |
| Chart 2007 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
79 | |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
64 | |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
82 |


Australia
Canada
Germany
Ireland
New Zealand
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States