8701 by USHER has sold 5,946,970 copies in 11 countries. The album sold best in United States (4,710,000 copies), United Kingdom (600,000 copies) and Germany (150,000 copies).
8701 certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum | JULY 2005 |
AustraliaSales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JULY 2005
|
Denmark |
20,000 | 1x Platinum | 16 January, 2018 |
DenmarkSales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 January, 2018
|
France |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 2001 |
FranceSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
Germany |
150,000 | 1x Gold | December 2022 |
GermanySales: 150,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: December 2022
|
Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | November 2002 |
JapanSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: November 2002
|
Korea |
41,970 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
KoreaSales: 41,970
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New ZealandSales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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South Africa |
50,000 | 1x Platinum |
South AfricaSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Switzerland |
20,000 | 1x Gold | 2002 |
SwitzerlandSales: 20,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
|
United Kingdom |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 22 July, 2013 |
United KingdomSales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
United States |
4,710,000 | 4x Platinum | 26 July, 2002 |
United StatesSales: 4,710,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 July, 2002
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| Total sales | 5,946,970 | (in 11 countries) |
Total
Sales: 5,946,970
(in 11 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for 8701
| Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
Canadian Albums (SoundScan) |
45 | |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
66 | |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
68 | |
French Albums (SNEP) |
95 | |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
79 | |
UK Albums |
55 | 350,000 |
UK Artist Albums |
46 | 350,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
60 | |
US Albums (Soundscan) |
16 | 2,710,000 |
Worldwide Albums (IFPI Global Music Report) |
15 | |
| Chart 2002 | Rank | Sales |
Australian Albums (ARIA) |
31 | |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
96 | |
Canadian Albums (SoundScan) |
74 | |
UK Artist Albums |
151 | 100,000 |
US Albums (Billboard 200) |
16 | |
| Chart 2004 | Rank | Sales |
UK Artist Albums |
152 | 117,000 |


Australia
Denmark
France
Germany
Japan
Korea
New Zealand
South Africa
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States