THE BEST OF 1980-1990/THE B SIDES by U2 has sold 2,490,000 copies in Argentina, Canada, France, Sweden and United States.
THE BEST OF 1980-1990/THE B SIDES certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Argentina |
300,000 | 3x Platinum + 2x Platinum |
Argentina Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum + 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Canada |
150,000 | 3x Platinum | 1998 |
Canada Sales: 150,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
|
 France |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 1999 |
France Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1999
|
 Sweden |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 20 November, 1998 |
Sweden Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 20 November, 1998
|
 United States |
1,400,000 | 2x Platinum | 4 December, 1998 |
United States Sales: 1,400,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 December, 1998
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| Total sales | 2,490,000 | (in 5 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,490,000
(in 5 countries)
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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 |