THE BEST OF BLONDIE by BLONDIE has sold 2,695,299 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (2,000,000 copies), United Kingdom (600,000 copies) and Yugoslavia (48,799 copies).
THE BEST OF BLONDIE certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Hong Kong |
10,000 | 1x Gold |
Hong Kong Sales: 10,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Japan |
21,500 | Oricon charts |
Japan Sales: 21,500
Certification / note: Oricon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 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 |
600,000 | 2x Platinum | 30 August, 1988 |
United Kingdom Sales: 600,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 30 August, 1988
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 United States |
2,000,000 | 2x Platinum | 3 November, 2005 |
United States Sales: 2,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 3 November, 2005
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 Yugoslavia |
48,799 | Yugopapir | 1984 |
Yugoslavia Sales: 48,799
Certification / note: Yugopapir
Certification Date / sales as of: 1984
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| Total sales | 2,695,299 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 2,695,299
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE BEST OF BLONDIE
| Chart 1981 | Rank |
 Canadian Albums (RPM) |
81 |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
18 |
| Chart 1982 | Rank |
 Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) |
14 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
34 |
| Chart 1986 | Rank |
| Japanese Music Video (Oricon) |
8 |