GREATEST HITS by BILLY IDOL has sold 1,258,526 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), Germany (100,000 copies) and United Kingdom (100,000 copies).
GREATEST HITS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Finland |
18,526 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 18,526
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Germany |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 2005 |
Germany Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Norway |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2001 |
Norway Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 18 January, 2005 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 January, 2005
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| Total sales | 1,258,526 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,258,526
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for GREATEST HITS
| Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen Virallinen Lista) |
46 | 18,526 |