THE VELVET ROPE by JANET JACKSON sales and awards

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
Belgium 25,000 1x Gold
Belgium
Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
Canada 300,000 3x Platinum 1998
Canada
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
Denmark 100,000 2x Platinum
Denmark
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
France 300,000 1x Platinum 29 June, 1998
France
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 June, 1998
Germany 250,000 1x Gold 1998
Germany
Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
Ireland 7,500 1x Gold
Ireland
Sales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
Italy 100,000 1x Platinum
Italy
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
Japan 200,000 1x Platinum October 1997
Japan
Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: October 1997
Netherlands 100,000 1x Platinum 1998
Netherlands
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
New Zealand 15,000 1x Platinum
New Zealand
Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
Norway 50,000 1x Platinum 1998
Norway
Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
South Africa 25,000 1x Gold
South Africa
Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
Spain 100,000 1x Platinum 1998
Spain
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
Sweden 40,000 1x Gold 21 April, 1998
Sweden
Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 April, 1998
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
Taiwan 25,000 1x Gold
Taiwan
Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
Thailand 10,000 1x Silver
Thailand
Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of:
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
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
Europe (IFPI) 1,000,000 1x Platinum 1998
Europe (IFPI)
Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
Worldwide sales 10,000,000 Universal Music Spain
Total
Sales: 10,000,000
Source: Universal Music Spain

Year-end chart performance for THE VELVET ROPE

Chart 1997RankSales
Australian Albums (ARIA)
42 >70,000
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
85
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
40
European Albums (Music & Media)
49
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
85
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
73
UK Albums
113 150,000
US Albums (Billboard 200)
115
US Albums (Soundscan)
60 1,200,000
Chart 1998RankSales
Australian Albums (ARIA)
82
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
43
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
39
Canadian Albums (RPM)
34
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
9
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
20
European Albums (Music & Media)
19
French Albums (SNEP)
17
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
28
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
39
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
43
UK Albums
94 170,000
US Albums (Billboard 200)
27
US Albums (Soundscan)
41 1,600,000