VERY NECESSARY by SALT 'N PEPA has sold 5,470,000 copies in Australia, Canada and United States.
VERY NECESSARY certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum | JUNE 1994 |
Australia Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JUNE 1994
|
 Canada |
400,000 | 4x Platinum | 1997 |
Canada Sales: 400,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
|
 United States |
5,000,000 | 5x Platinum | 11 September, 1995 |
United States Sales: 5,000,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 September, 1995
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| Total sales | 5,470,000 | (in 3 countries) |
Total
Sales: 5,470,000
(in 3 countries)
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