THE BLACK ALBUM by JAY-Z has sold 3,451,274 copies in Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and United States.
THE BLACK ALBUM certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 2004 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2004
|
 Japan |
51,274 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 51,274
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 16 August, 2005 |
United States Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 August, 2005
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| Total sales | 3,451,274 | (in 4 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,451,274
(in 4 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE BLACK ALBUM
| Chart 2003 | Rank | Sales |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
145 | |
 Worldwide Albums (IFPI Global Music Report) |
42 | |
| Chart 2004 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
165 | 111,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
11 |