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 | |
Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum | JULY 2008 |
AustraliaSales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JULY 2008
|
Belgium |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 2010 |
BelgiumSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
|
Canada |
97,000 | 1x Gold | 2002 |
CanadaSales: 97,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
|
Germany |
150,000 | 1x Gold | 2016 |
GermanySales: 150,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2016
|
Netherlands |
80,000 | 1x Platinum | 2005 |
NetherlandsSales: 80,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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United Kingdom |
900,000 | 3x Platinum | 12 May, 2023 |
United KingdomSales: 900,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 12 May, 2023
|
United States |
2,862,000 | 1x Platinum | 21 September, 2004 |
United StatesSales: 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)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE VERY BEST OF PRINCE
| Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
32 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
88 | |
UK Albums |
94 | 220,000 |
UK Artist Albums |
75 | 220,000 |
| Chart 2016 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
19 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
34 | |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
77 | |
UK Albums (Official Charts) |
42 | |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
14 | |
US Physical Albums (SoundScan) |
8 | 668,000 |
Worldwide Albums (IFPI Global Music Report) |
14 | 1,200,000 |


Australia
Belgium
Canada
Germany
Netherlands
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States