THE GREATEST HITS by INXS has sold 3,215,000 copies in 33 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Germany (250,000 copies).
THE GREATEST HITS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Argentina |
60,000 | 1x Platinum | 31 October, 1994 |
ArgentinaSales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 31 October, 1994
|
Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum | JULY 1996 |
AustraliaSales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JULY 1996
|
Belgium |
25,000 | 1x Gold |
BelgiumSales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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France |
200,000 | 2x Gold | 1995 |
FranceSales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
|
Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1995 |
GermanySales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
|
New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1995 |
SwitzerlandSales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
|
United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 1 December, 1994 |
United KingdomSales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 December, 1994
|
United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 9 January, 1998 |
United StatesSales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 9 January, 1998
|
Europe (IFPI) |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 2001 |
Europe (IFPI)Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
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| Total sales | 3,215,000 | (in 33 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,215,000
(in 33 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE GREATEST HITS
| Chart 1994 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
22 | >70,000 |
UK Albums |
36 | 320,000 |
| Chart 1995 | Rank | Sales |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
46 | |
| Chart 1998 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
71 |


Argentina
Australia
Belgium
France
Germany
New Zealand
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Europe (IFPI)