THE BEST OF 1980-1990/THE B SIDES by U2 - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
THE BEST OF 1980-1990/THE B SIDES by U2 has sold 2,090,000 copies. THE BEST OF 1980-1990/THE B SIDES sold best in the United States (1,000,000 copies), France (600,000 copies) and Argentina (300,000 copies).
THE BEST OF 1980-1990/THE B SIDES certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina | 300 000 | 3x Platinum + 2x Platinum | [1] CAPIF | |
 Canada | 150 000 | 3x Platinum | 1998 | [2] Music Canada |
 France | 600 000 | 2x Platinum | 1999 | [3] SNEP |
 Sweden | 40 000 | 1x Gold | 1998-11-20 | [4] IFPI Sverige |
 United States | 1 000 000 | 2x Platinum (2-disc) | 1998-12-04 | [5] RIAA |
| Total sales: | 2 090 000 | Сountries: 5 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE BEST OF 1980-1990/THE B SIDES
| Chart 1998 | Rank | Sales |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
23 | |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
76 | |
 UK Albums |
39 | 380,000 |
| Chart 1999 | Rank | Sales |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
134 |
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