THE BEST OF VAN MORRISON by VAN MORRISON has sold 6,367,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (5,092,000 copies), United Kingdom (600,000 copies) and Australia (350,000 copies).
THE BEST OF VAN MORRISON certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
350,000 | 5x Platinum | JUNE 1995 |
Australia Sales: 350,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JUNE 1995
|
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1993 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1993
|
 New Zealand |
75,000 | 5x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 75,000
Certification / note: 5x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Norway |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 |
Norway Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1998
|
 United Kingdom |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
5,092,000 | 4x Platinum | 29 March, 2002 |
United States Sales: 5,092,000
Certification / note: 4x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 March, 2002
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| Total sales | 6,367,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 6,367,000
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE BEST OF VAN MORRISON
| Chart 1990 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
22 | >70,000 |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
80 | |
 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
72 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
33 | |
| UK Albums |
79 | |
| UK Artist Albums |
62 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
97 | |
| Chart 1993 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
42 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
44 | |
| Chart 1994 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums |
118 | |
| Chart 1996 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
122 | 90,000 |
| Chart 1998 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
87 | |
| Chart 2000 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
62 | |
| Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
86 |