CARRY ON UP THE CHARTS - THE BEST OF by THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH has sold 2,000,000 copies in 29 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (1,828,000 copies), (0 copies) and (0 copies).
CARRY ON UP THE CHARTS - THE BEST OF certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 United Kingdom |
1,828,000 | 6x Platinum | 1 November, 1995 |
United Kingdom Sales: 1,828,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 November, 1995
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 1996 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
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| Total sales | 2,000,000 | (in 29 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,000,000
(in 29 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for CARRY ON UP THE CHARTS - THE BEST OF
| Chart 1994 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums |
3 | 980,000 |
| Chart 1995 | Rank | Sales |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
42 | |
| UK Albums |
16 | 620,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
13 | |
| Chart 1996 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
89 | 130,000 |
| Chart 1997 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums |
198 | 90,000 |