GREATEST HITS by ELTON JOHN has sold 18,609,696 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (17,000,000 copies), Canada (1,000,000 copies) and United Kingdom (300,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
GREATEST HITS certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Canada | 1,000,000 | 1x Diamond | October 19, 1988 |
Canada
Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: October 19, 1988
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France | 100,000 | 1x Gold | 1979 |
France
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979
|
Japan | 200,000 | 1x Platinum | December 2000 |
Japan
Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: December 2000
|
Korea | 9,696 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
Korea
Sales: 9,696
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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United Kingdom | 300,000 | 1x Platinum | 1 February,1975 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 February,1975
|
United States | 17,000,000 | 17x Platinum | 28 April, 2016 |
United States
Sales: 17,000,000
Certification / note: 17x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 April, 2016
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Total sales | 18,609,696 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 18,609,696
(in 6 countries)
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Decade-end chart performance for GREATEST HITS
Chart 1970's | Rank |
UK Albums (Music Week) | 19 |