CONTRABAND by VELVET REVOLVER has sold 2,450,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,000,000 copies), Canada (200,000 copies) and Japan (100,000 copies).
CONTRABAND certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
35,000 | 1x Gold |
Australia Sales: 35,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 2005 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2005
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | September 2004 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: September 2004
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 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 |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 26 July, 2005 |
United States Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 26 July, 2005
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| Total sales | 2,450,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,450,000
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for CONTRABAND
| Chart 2004 | Rank | Sales |
 Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
89 | |
| UK Artist Albums |
141 | 124,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
49 | |
 Worldwide Albums (IFPI Global Music Report) |
37 | |
| Chart 2005 | Rank | Sales |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
111 |