THE ESSENTIAL BOB DYLAN by BOB DYLAN has sold 1,923,000 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (1,289,000 copies), United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Australia (210,000 copies).
THE ESSENTIAL BOB DYLAN certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
210,000 | 3x Platinum |
Australia Sales: 210,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Canada |
74,000 | Soundscan | 2014 |
Canada Sales: 74,000
Certification / note: Soundscan
Certification Date / sales as of: 2014
|
 Italy |
25,000 | 1x Gold (Sales since 2009) | 2019 |
Italy Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold (Sales since 2009)
Certification Date / sales as of: 2019
|
 Norway |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2004 |
Norway Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2004
|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 16 August, 2004 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 16 August, 2004
|
 United States |
1,289,000 | 2x Platinum | 3 March, 2016 |
United States Sales: 1,289,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 3 March, 2016
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| Total sales | 1,923,000 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 1,923,000
(in 6 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE ESSENTIAL BOB DYLAN
| Chart 2001 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums |
138 | 160,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
107 | 160,000 |
| Chart 2019 | Rank | Sales |
 Portuguese Music DVD (AFP) |
111 |