THE ESSENTIAL LEONARD COHEN by LEONARD COHEN has sold 1,134,949 copies in 13 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (300,000 copies), United States (250,000 copies) and Australia (140,000 copies).
SALES RANKINGS
THE ESSENTIAL LEONARD COHEN certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia | 140,000 | 2x Platinum |
Australia
Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Canada | 117,000 | Soundscan | 2014 |
Canada
Sales: 117,000
Certification / note: Soundscan
Certification Date / sales as of: 2014
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Denmark | 60,000 | 3x Platinum | 2016 |
Denmark
Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2016
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Finland | 17,896 | IFPI Finland |
Finland
Sales: 17,896
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Germany | 100,000 | 1x Gold | January 2023 |
Germany
Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: January 2023
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Iceland | 53 | Year-end lists | 2009 - 2019 |
Iceland
Sales: 53
Certification / note: Year-end lists
Certification Date / sales as of: 2009 - 2019
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Italy | 25,000 | 1x Gold (Sales since 2009) | 2016 |
Italy
Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold (Sales since 2009)
Certification Date / sales as of: 2016
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New Zealand | 15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand
Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Norway | 40,000 | 1x Platinum | 2003 |
Norway
Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
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Poland | 40,000 | 1x Platinum | 28 May, 2019 |
Poland
Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 28 May, 2019
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Sweden | 30,000 | 1x Gold | 4 December, 2002 |
Sweden
Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 December, 2002
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United Kingdom | 300,000 | 1x Platinum | 7 January, 2022 |
United Kingdom
Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 7 January, 2022
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United States | 250,000 | 1x Gold | 3 March, 2016 |
United States
Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 3 March, 2016
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Total sales | 1,134,949 | (in 13 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,134,949
(in 13 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE ESSENTIAL LEONARD COHEN
Chart 2002 | Rank | Sales |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
70 | >30,000 |
Chart 2008 | Rank | Sales |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
96 | |
Chart 2016 | Rank | Sales |
Icelandic International Albums (FHF) |
29 | 53 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
44 | |
Chart 2017 | Rank | Sales |
Croatian International Albums (HDU) |
7 | |
Chart 2019 | Rank | Sales |
Polish Albums (ZPAV) |
33 |