THE VIOLIN PLAYER by VANESSA-MAE has sold 1,015,000 copies in 30 countries. The album sold best in Germany (250,000 copies), Poland (100,000 copies) and United Kingdom (100,000 copies).
THE VIOLIN PLAYER certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
Austria |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 22 July, 1996 |
AustriaSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 1996
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Belgium |
25,000 | 1x Gold |
BelgiumSales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Finland |
54,251 | IFPI Finland |
FinlandSales: 54,251
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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Germany |
250,000 | 1x Gold | 1996 |
GermanySales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
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Netherlands |
25,000 | 1x Platinum | 1996 |
NetherlandsSales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
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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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Poland |
100,000 | 1x Platinum | 1995 |
PolandSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1995
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Spain |
50,000 | 1x Gold | 1997 |
SpainSales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 1996 |
SwitzerlandSales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1996
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United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 1 June, 1995 |
United KingdomSales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 June, 1995
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Europe (IFPI) |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 1997 |
Europe (IFPI)Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1997
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| Total sales | 1,015,000 | (in 30 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,015,000
(in 30 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE VIOLIN PLAYER
| Chart 1995 | Rank |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) |
21 |
European Albums (Music & Media) |
98 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
70 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
42 |
UK Artist Albums |
72 |
| Chart 1996 | Rank |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) |
27 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
83 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
26 |
| Chart 1998 | Rank |
Russian International CD Albums (Inter Media) |
10 |


Austria
Belgium
Finland
Germany
Netherlands
New Zealand
Poland
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Europe (IFPI)