GREATEST HITS by THE BANGLES has sold 1,452,500 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Australia (70,000 copies).
GREATEST HITS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum | DECEMBER 1990 |
AustraliaSales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: DECEMBER 1990
|
Netherlands |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1996 |
NetherlandsSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
|
New Zealand |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
New ZealandSales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2003 |
SwitzerlandSales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
|
United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 1 February,1991 |
United KingdomSales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 February,1991
|
United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 14 June, 2000 |
United StatesSales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 14 June, 2000
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| Total sales | 1,452,500 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,452,500
(in 6 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for GREATEST HITS
| Chart 1990 | Rank |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
43 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
98 |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
68 |
UK Albums |
58 |
UK Artist Albums |
46 |


Australia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States