VOL. 3...LIFE AND TIMES OF S. CARTER by JAY-Z has sold 3,110,000 copies in Canada, United Kingdom and United States.
VOL. 3...LIFE AND TIMES OF S. CARTER certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2000 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2000
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 14 February, 2001 |
United States Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 February, 2001
|
| Total sales | 3,110,000 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,110,000
(in 3 countries)
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Decade-end chart performance for VOL. 3...LIFE AND TIMES OF S. CARTER
| Chart 2000's | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
165 |