According to Universal Music Spain, THE VELVET ROPE by JANET JACKSON has sold 10,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (3,000,000 copies), Canada (300,000 copies) and France (300,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
THE VELVET ROPE certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia | 140,000 | 2x Platinum | NOVEMBER 1998 |
Australia
Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: NOVEMBER 1998
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Belgium | 25,000 | 1x Gold |
Belgium
Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Canada | 300,000 | 3x Platinum | 1998 |
Canada
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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Denmark | 100,000 | 2x Platinum |
Denmark
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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France | 300,000 | 1x Platinum | 29 June, 1998 |
France
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 June, 1998
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Germany | 250,000 | 1x Gold | 1998 |
Germany
Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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Ireland | 7,500 | 1x Gold |
Ireland
Sales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Italy | 100,000 | 1x Platinum |
Italy
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Japan | 200,000 | 1x Platinum | October 1997 |
Japan
Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: October 1997
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Netherlands | 100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 |
Netherlands
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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New Zealand | 15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand
Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
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Norway | 50,000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 |
Norway
Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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South Africa | 25,000 | 1x Gold |
South Africa
Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
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Spain | 100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 |
Spain
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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Sweden | 40,000 | 1x Gold | 21 April, 1998 |
Sweden
Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 April, 1998
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Switzerland | 75,000 | 1x Platinum + 1x Gold | 1998 / 1999 |
Switzerland
Sales: 75,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998 / 1999
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Taiwan | 25,000 | 1x Gold |
Taiwan
Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Thailand | 10,000 | 1x Silver |
Thailand
Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of:
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United Kingdom | 300,000 | 1x Platinum | 1 May, 1998 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 May, 1998
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United States | 3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 15 January, 1999 |
United States
Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 January, 1999
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Europe (IFPI) | 1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 |
Europe (IFPI)
Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
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Worldwide sales | 10,000,000 | Universal Music Spain |
Total
Sales: 10,000,000
Source: Universal Music Spain
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