THE SINGLES by THE PRETENDERS has sold 1,755,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (900,000 copies), United States (500,000 copies) and Australia (140,000 copies).
THE SINGLES certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum | NOVEMBER 1996 |
Australia Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: NOVEMBER 1996
|
 France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1993 |
France Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1993
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Spain |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1999 |
Spain Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1999
|
 United Kingdom |
900,000 | 3x Platinum | 1 April, 1995 |
United Kingdom Sales: 900,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 April, 1995
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 27 June, 1994 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 27 June, 1994
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| Total sales | 1,755,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,755,000
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE SINGLES
| Chart 1987 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
23 | 480,000 |
| Chart 1999 | Rank | Sales |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
45 |