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 |
Australia Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JULY 2008
|
 Belgium |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 2010 |
Belgium Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
|
 Canada |
97,000 | 1x Gold | 2002 |
Canada Sales: 97,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
|
 Germany |
150,000 | 1x Gold | 2016 |
Germany Sales: 150,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2016
|
 Netherlands |
80,000 | 1x Platinum | 2005 |
Netherlands Sales: 80,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 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 |
900,000 | 3x Platinum | 12 May, 2023 |
United Kingdom Sales: 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 States 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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