THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION by BILLY JOEL has sold 785,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (300,000 copies), Japan (250,000 copies) and Australia (140,000 copies).
THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum | JUNE 2006 |
Australia Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: JUNE 2006
|
 Japan |
250,000 | 1x Platinum | May 2007 |
Japan Sales: 250,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: May 2007
|
 New Zealand |
30,000 | 2x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 30,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Norway |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2003 |
Norway Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
|
 Sweden |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 26 November, 2001 |
Sweden Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 November, 2001
|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 18 May, 2001 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 May, 2001
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| Total sales | 785,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 785,000
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION
| Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
89 | |
 Irish Albums (IRMA) |
16 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
16 | |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
90 | |
| UK Albums |
43 | 390,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
36 | 390,000 |
| Chart 2002 | Rank | Sales |
 Danish Albums (Hitlisten) |
73 |