According to Billboard, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB by BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB has sold 12,000,000 copies worldwide. The album sold best in United States (1,000,000 copies), Germany (750,000 copies) and Canada (300,000 copies).
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Argentina |
60,000 | 1x Platinum | 25 January, 1999 |
Argentina Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 25 January, 1999
|
 Australia |
70,000 | 1x Platinum | FEBRUARY 2000 |
Australia Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: FEBRUARY 2000
|
 Austria |
100,000 | 2x Platinum | 4 May, 2001 |
Austria Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 May, 2001
|
 Belgium |
150,000 | 3x Platinum | 2008 |
Belgium Sales: 150,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 Brazil |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 2002 |
Brazil Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
|
 Canada |
300,000 | 3x Platinum | 2001 |
Canada Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 Denmark |
60,000 | 3x Platinum | 4 October, 2016 |
Denmark Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 4 October, 2016
|
 Finland |
20,200 | IFPI Finland |
Finland Sales: 20,200
Certification / note: IFPI Finland
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Germany |
750,000 | 3x Gold | 2000 |
Germany Sales: 750,000
Certification / note: 3x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2000
|
 Japan |
100,000 | 1x Gold | March 2000 |
Japan Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: March 2000
|
 Korea |
65,535 | RIAK / Gaon charts |
Korea Sales: 65,535
Certification / note: RIAK / Gaon charts
Certification Date / sales as of:
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 Norway |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2000 |
Norway Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2000
|
 Sweden |
40,000 | 1x Gold | 1 February,2000 |
Sweden Sales: 40,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 1 February,2000
|
 Switzerland |
150,000 | 3x Platinum | 2002 |
Switzerland Sales: 150,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2002
|
 United Kingdom |
300,000 | 1x Platinum | 22 July, 2013 |
United Kingdom Sales: 300,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 22 July, 2013
|
 United States |
1,000,000 | 1x Platinum | 11 January, 2000 |
United States Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 11 January, 2000
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 2001 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 Europe (IMPALA) |
1,000,000 | 2x Platinum |
Europe (IMPALA) Sales: 1,000,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
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| Worldwide sales | 12,000,000 | Billboard |
Total
Sales: 12,000,000
Source: Billboard
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