THE VERY BEST OF PRINCE by PRINCE has sold 4,294,000 copies in 8 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,862,000 copies), United Kingdom (900,000 copies) and Germany (150,000 copies).
THE VERY BEST OF PRINCE certifications and sales
Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
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140,000 | 2x Platinum | JULY 2008 |
![]() Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JULY 2008
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50,000 | 1x Platinum | 2010 |
![]() Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
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97,000 | 1x Gold | 2002 |
![]() Sales: 97,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
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150,000 | 1x Gold | 2016 |
![]() Sales: 150,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2016
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80,000 | 1x Platinum | 2005 |
![]() Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
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15,000 | 1x Platinum |
![]() Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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900,000 | 3x Platinum | 12 May, 2023 |
![]() Sales: 900,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 May, 2023
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2,862,000 | 1x Platinum | 21 September, 2004 |
![]() Sales: 2,862,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 September, 2004
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Total sales | 4,294,000 | (in 8 countries) |
Total
Sales: 4,294,000
(in 8 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE VERY BEST OF PRINCE
Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
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32 | |
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88 | |
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94 | 220,000 |
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75 | 220,000 |
Chart 2016 | Rank | Sales |
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19 | |
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34 | |
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77 | |
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42 | |
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14 | |
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8 | 668,000 |
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14 | 1,200,000 |