GREATEST HITS by NEIL YOUNG has sold 2,753,607 copies in 34 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,392,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Canada (253,000 copies).
GREATEST HITS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum | NOVEMBER 2005 |
AustraliaSales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: NOVEMBER 2005
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Belgium |
25,000 | 1x Gold |
BelgiumSales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
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Canada |
253,000 | 1x Gold | 2005 |
CanadaSales: 253,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
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Germany |
200,000 | 1x Platinum | 2016 |
GermanySales: 200,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2016
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Ireland |
15,000 | 1x Platinum | 2005 |
IrelandSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
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Italy |
25,000 | 1x Gold (Sales since 2009) | 2017 |
ItalySales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold (Sales since 2009)
Certification Date / sales as of: 2017
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Japan |
8,607 | Oricon charts |
JapanSales: 8,607
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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New Zealand |
30,000 | 2x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 22 July, 2013 |
United KingdomSales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
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United States |
1,392,000 | 1x Gold | 23 January, 2006 |
United StatesSales: 1,392,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 23 January, 2006
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Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 2014 |
Europe (IFPI)Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2014
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| Total sales | 2,753,607 | (in 34 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,753,607
(in 34 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for GREATEST HITS
| Chart 2005 | Rank |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
86 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
186 |


Australia
Belgium
Canada
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Japan
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States
Europe (IFPI)