THE ESSENTIAL BARBRA STREISAND by BARBRA STREISAND has sold 1,670,000 copies in 32 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (600,000 copies), United States (500,000 copies) and Australia (140,000 copies).
THE ESSENTIAL BARBRA STREISAND certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia |
140,000 | 2 x Platinum | 4 Juny, 2021 |
AustraliaSales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2 x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 Juny, 2021
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Finland |
15,840 | IFPI Finland |
FinlandSales: 15,840
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 5 November, 2002 |
FranceSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 November, 2002
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Ireland |
30,000 | 2x Platinum | 2007 |
IrelandSales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2007
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New Zealand |
30,000 | 2x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Spain |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 2002 |
SpainSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
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Sweden |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 18 April, 2002 |
SwedenSales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 April, 2002
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United Kingdom |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 22 July, 2013 |
United KingdomSales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
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United States |
500,000 | 1x Platinum | 17 October, 2003 |
United StatesSales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 17 October, 2003
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Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 2004 |
Europe (IFPI)Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2004
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| Total sales | 1,670,000 | (in 32 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,670,000
(in 32 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE ESSENTIAL BARBRA STREISAND
| Chart 2002 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
86 | >35,000 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
62 | |
Danish Albums (Hitlisten) |
67 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
35 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
96 | |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
37 | |
Spanish International Albums (PROMUSICAE) |
10 | |
UK Albums |
39 | 390,000 |
UK Artist Albums |
36 | 390,000 |
| Chart 2003 | Rank | Sales |
UK Artist Albums |
192 | 100,000 |
| Chart 2007 | Rank | Sales |
UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
193 |


Australia
Finland
France
Ireland
New Zealand
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
United States
Europe (IFPI)