HISTORY - AMERICA'S GREATEST HITS by AMERICA has sold 7,007,000 copies in 7 countries. The album sold best in United States (5,652,000 copies), Germany (500,000 copies) and Australia (420,000 copies).
HISTORY - AMERICA'S GREATEST HITS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
420,000 | 6x Platinum | NOVEMBER 1996 |
Australia Sales: 420,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: NOVEMBER 1996
|
 Canada |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1976 |
Canada Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1976
|
 France |
200,000 | 1x Gold + 1x Gold | 5 November, 1980 / 01 February, 1983 |
France Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold + 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 November, 1980 / 01 February, 1983
|
 Germany |
500,000 | 1x Platinum | 2005 |
Germany Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 New Zealand |
75,000 | 5x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 75,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 1 August, 1976 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 August, 1976
|
 United States |
5,652,000 | 4x Platinum | 13 October, 1986 |
United States Sales: 5,652,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 13 October, 1986
|
| Total sales | 7,007,000 | (in 7 countries) |
Total
Sales: 7,007,000
(in 7 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for HISTORY - AMERICA'S GREATEST HITS
| Chart 1975 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
86 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
9 |
| Chart 1976 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
12 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
13 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
9 |