THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION by LIONEL RICHIE has sold 3,402,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,911,000 copies), United Kingdom (1,200,000 copies) and Canada (106,000 copies).
THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum |
Australia Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Canada |
106,000 | Soundscan | 2014 |
Canada Sales: 106,000
Certification / note: Soundscan
Certification Date / sales as of: 2014
|
 Germany |
100,000 | 1x Gold | March 2023 |
Germany Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: March 2023
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
1,200,000 | 4x Platinum | 13 March, 2020 |
United Kingdom Sales: 1,200,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 13 March, 2020
|
 United States |
1,911,000 | 1x Platinum | 20 June, 2005 |
United States Sales: 1,911,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 20 June, 2005
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 2007 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2007
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| Total sales | 3,402,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,402,000
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
| Chart 2003 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
61 | 270,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
155 | |
| Chart 2004 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
131 | 134,000 |
| Chart 2005 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
115 | 163,000 |
| Chart 2006 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
150 | |
| Chart 2009 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
150 | |
| Chart 2015 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Official Charts) |
46 |