THE ESSENTIAL by JEAN-MICHEL JARRE has sold 300,000 copies in France and United Kingdom.
THE ESSENTIAL certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 France |
200,000 | 2x Gold | 1989 |
France Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1989
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 19 December, 1983 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 19 December, 1983
|
| Total sales | 300,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 300,000
(in 2 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE ESSENTIAL
| Chart 1983 | Rank |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
47 |