GREATEST HITS by THE CURE has sold 1,187,500 copies in 32 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (600,000 copies), Australia (140,000 copies) and Belgium (50,000 copies).
GREATEST HITS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Argentina |
40,000 | 1x Platinum | 9 November, 2001 |
Argentina Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 9 November, 2001
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 Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum |
Australia Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Belgium |
50,000 | 1x Platinum |
Belgium Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Italy |
25,000 | 1x Gold (Sales since 2009) | 2015 |
Italy Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold (Sales since 2009)
Certification Date / sales as of: 2015
|
 New Zealand |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
New Zealand Sales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 United Kingdom |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 17 October, 2014 |
United Kingdom Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 17 October, 2014
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 2008 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
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| Total sales | 1,187,500 | (in 32 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,187,500
(in 32 countries)
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