ANTHOLOGY: THE SOUNDS OF SCIENCE by BEASTIE BOYS has sold 2,450,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,000,000 copies), Canada (200,000 copies) and Japan (100,000 copies).
ANTHOLOGY: THE SOUNDS OF SCIENCE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold | NOVEMBER 1999 |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: NOVEMBER 1999
|
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1999 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1999
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | January 2000 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: January 2000
|
 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 |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 23 December, 1999 |
United States Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 23 December, 1999
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| Total sales | 2,450,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,450,000
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for ANTHOLOGY: THE SOUNDS OF SCIENCE
| Chart 1999 | Rank |
 Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
92 |
| Chart 2000 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
108 |