THE STORY SO FAR: THE VERY BEST OF ROD STEWART by ROD STEWART has sold 4,227,840 copies in 36 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,884,000 copies), United Kingdom (1,200,000 copies) and Germany (300,000 copies).
THE STORY SO FAR: THE VERY BEST OF ROD STEWART certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Argentina |
40,000 | 1x Platinum | 13 November, 2001 |
Argentina Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 13 November, 2001
|
 Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum | MARCH 2008 |
Australia Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: MARCH 2008
|
 Belgium |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 2007 |
Belgium Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2007
|
 Brazil |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 2005 |
Brazil Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 Canada |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 2002 |
Canada Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
|
 Denmark |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 2002 |
Denmark Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
|
 Germany |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 2007 |
Germany Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2007
|
 Ireland |
105,000 | 7x Platinum | 2005 |
Ireland Sales: 105,000
Certification / note: 7x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 Japan |
3,840 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 3,840
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Netherlands |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 2005 |
Netherlands Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 New Zealand |
60,000 | 4x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Portugal |
10,000 | 1x Gold |
Portugal Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Spain |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 2004 |
Spain Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2004
|
 Sweden |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 15 November, 2001 |
Sweden Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 November, 2001
|
 United Kingdom |
1,200,000 | 4x Platinum | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 1,200,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
1,884,000 | 1x Platinum | 3 May, 2004 |
United States Sales: 1,884,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 3 May, 2004
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 2006 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2006
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| Total sales | 4,227,840 | (in 36 countries) |
Total
Sales: 4,227,840
(in 36 countries)
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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 |