GREATEST HITS by ROD STEWART has sold 2,615,860 copies in 8 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,500,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Australia (280,000 copies).
GREATEST HITS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
280,000 | 4x Platinum | NOVEMBER 1996 |
Australia Sales: 280,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: NOVEMBER 1996
|
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1982 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1982
|
 Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1994 |
Germany Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1994
|
 Hong Kong |
20,000 | 1x Platinum |
Hong Kong Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Japan |
50,860 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 50,860
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 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 |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 8 November, 1979 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 8 November, 1979
|
 United States |
1,500,000 | 3x Platinum | 27 June, 1994 |
United States Sales: 1,500,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 27 June, 1994
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| Total sales | 2,615,860 | (in 8 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,615,860
(in 8 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for GREATEST HITS
| Chart 1979 | Rank |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
3 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
11 |
| Chart 1980 | Rank |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
62 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
31 |
Decade-end chart performance for GREATEST HITS
| Chart 1970's | Rank |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
91 |