VS. by PEARL JAM has sold 8,178,887 copies in 11 countries. The album sold best in United States (7,000,000 copies), Canada (500,000 copies) and Australia (280,000 copies).
VS. certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Argentina |
30,000 | 1x Gold |
ArgentinaSales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Australia |
280,000 | 4x Platinum | JULY 1996 |
AustraliaSales: 280,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JULY 1996
|
Brazil |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1994 |
BrazilSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1994
|
Canada |
500,000 | 5x Platinum | 2006 |
CanadaSales: 500,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2006
|
Japan |
24,990 | Oricon charts |
JapanSales: 24,990
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Netherlands |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1993 |
NetherlandsSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1993
|
New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Norway |
28,897 | 1x Gold |
NorwaySales: 28,897
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Spain |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1994 |
SpainSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1994
|
United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1 November, 1993 |
United KingdomSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 November, 1993
|
United States |
7,000,000 | 7x Platinum | 24 May, 2000 |
United StatesSales: 7,000,000
Certification / note: 7x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 24 May, 2000
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| Total sales | 8,178,887 | (in 11 countries) |
Total
Sales: 8,178,887
(in 11 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for VS.
| Chart 1993 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
39 | >70,000 |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
17 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
51 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
36 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
29 | |
Norwegian Albums (Dagbladet) |
43 | 28,897 |
UK Albums |
80 | 160,000 |
UK Artist Albums |
57 | |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
15 | |
US Albums (Soundscan) |
3 | 3,800,000 |
| Chart 1994 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
24 | |
Canadian Albums (RPM) |
26 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
74 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
95 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
8 | |
UK Albums |
186 | |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
6 | |
US Albums (Soundscan) |
47 | 1,400,000 |


Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Canada
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Spain
United Kingdom
United States