RESPECT: THE VERY BEST OF ARETHA FRANKLIN by ARETHA FRANKLIN has sold 140,000 copies in Sweden and United Kingdom.
RESPECT: THE VERY BEST OF ARETHA FRANKLIN certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Sweden |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 14 March, 2003 |
Sweden Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 March, 2003
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 6 December, 2002 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 6 December, 2002
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| Total sales | 140,000 | (in 2 countries) |
Total
Sales: 140,000
(in 2 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for RESPECT: THE VERY BEST OF ARETHA FRANKLIN
| Chart 2002 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
193 | 90,000 |
| Chart 2003 | Rank | Sales |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
39 |