THE STORY SO FAR: THE VERY BEST OF ROD STEWART by ROD STEWART - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
THE STORY SO FAR: THE VERY BEST OF ROD STEWART by ROD STEWART has sold 3,343,840 copies. THE STORY SO FAR: THE VERY BEST OF ROD STEWART sold best in Europe (IFPI) (2,000,000 copies), the United Kingdom (1,200,000 copies) and the United States (1,000,000 copies).
THE STORY SO FAR: THE VERY BEST OF ROD STEWART certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina | 40 000 | 1x Platinum | 2001-11-13 | [1] CAPIF |
 Australia | 140 000 | 2x Platinum | 2008-03 | [2] ARIA |
 Belgium | 50 000 | 1x Platinum | 2007 | [3] BRMA / ULTRATOP |
 Brazil | 50 000 | 1x Gold | 2005 | [4] Pró-Música Brasil |
 Canada | 50 000 | 1x Platinum | 2002 | [5] Music Canada |
 Denmark | 50 000 | 1x Platinum | 2002 | [6] IFPI Danmark |
 Germany | 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 2007 | [7] BVMI |
 Ireland | 105 000 | 7x Platinum | 2005 | [8] IRMA |
 Japan | 3 840 | Oricon charts | ||
 Netherlands | 40 000 | 1x Gold | 2005 | [9] NVPI |
 New Zealand | 60 000 | 4x Platinum | [10] Recorded Music NZ | |
 Portugal | 10 000 | 1x Gold | ||
 Spain | 100 000 | 1x Platinum | 2004 | [11] PROMUSICAE |
 Sweden | 40 000 | 1x Gold | 2001-11-15 | [12] IFPI Sverige |
 United Kingdom | 1 200 000 | 4x Platinum | 2013-07-22 | [13] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 600 000 | 2x Platinum | 2003-04-17 | [13] BPI | |
| 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 2001-12-07 | [13] BPI | |
| 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2001-11-09 | [13] BPI | |
 United States | 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 2004-05-03 | [14] RIAA |
 Europe (IFPI) | 2 000 000 | 2x Platinum | 2006 | [15] IFPI Europe |
| Total sales: | 3 343 840 | Сountries: 17 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE STORY SO FAR: THE VERY BEST OF ROD STEWART
| Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums |
33 | 440,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
27 | 440,000 |
| Chart 2002 | Rank | Sales |
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten) |
65 | |
| UK Artist Albums |
137 | 130,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
112 | |
| Chart 2003 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
69 | 250,000 |
| Chart 2004 | Rank | Sales |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
40 | |
| UK Artist Albums |
94 | 192,000 |
| Chart 2005 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
130 | 148,000 |
| Chart 2006 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
126 | |
| Chart 2007 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
169 | |
| Chart 2008 | Rank | Sales |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
47 |
Decade-end chart performance for THE STORY SO FAR: THE VERY BEST OF ROD STEWART
| Chart 2000's | Rank |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
72 |
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