According to Universal Music Canada, Elton John site, GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD by ELTON JOHN has sold 31,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (8,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (600,000 copies) and Australia (210,000 copies).
GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
210,000 | 3x Platinum | 2020 |
Australia Sales: 210,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2020
|
 Canada |
57,000 | Soundscan | 2014 |
Canada Sales: 57,000
Certification / note: Soundscan
Certification Date / sales as of: 2014
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 Japan |
52,120 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 52,120
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 11 March, 2022 |
United Kingdom Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 March, 2022
|
 United States |
8,000,000 | 8x Platinum | 24 February, 2014 |
United States Sales: 8,000,000
Certification / note: 8x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 24 February, 2014
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| Worldwide sales | 31,000,000 | Universal Music Canada, Elton John site |
Total
Sales: 31,000,000
Source: Universal Music Canada, Elton John site
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Year-end chart performance for GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
| Chart 1974 | Rank |
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
2 |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
37 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
6 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
1 |
| Chart 1975 | Rank |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
7 |
| Chart 2019 | Rank |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
71 |
Decade-end chart performance for GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
| Chart 1970's | Rank |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
30 |