THE BEGINNING by THE BLACK EYED PEAS has sold 2,025,500 copies in 15 countries. The album sold best in United States (748,000 copies), France (500,000 copies) and United Kingdom (300,000 copies).
THE BEGINNING certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum |
Australia Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Austria |
10,000 | 1x Gold | 3 February, 2011 |
Austria Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 3 February, 2011
|
 Belgium |
30,000 | 1x Platinum | 2011 |
Belgium Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2011
|
 Brazil |
20,000 | 1x Gold | 2012 |
Brazil Sales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2012
|
 France |
500,000 | 1x Diamond | 21 December, 2011 |
France Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Diamond
Certification Date / sales as of: 21 December, 2011
|
 Germany |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 2010 |
Germany Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
|
 Ireland |
15,000 | 1x Platinum | 2010 |
Ireland Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2010
|
 Italy |
30,000 | 1x Gold | 2011 |
Italy Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2011
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | February 2011 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: February 2011
|
 Mexico |
60,000 | 1x Platinum | 15 February, 2011 |
Mexico Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 15 February, 2011
|
 New Zealand |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
New Zealand Sales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Switzerland |
30,000 | 1x Platinum | 2011 |
Switzerland Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2011
|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
748,000 | Soundscan |
United States Sales: 748,000
Certification / note: Soundscan
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Venezuela |
5,000 | 1x Gold |
Venezuela Sales: 5,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 2011 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2011
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| Total sales | 2,025,500 | (in 15 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,025,500
(in 15 countries)
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