THE VERY BEST OF CHRIS REA by CHRIS REA has sold 3,000,000 copies in 29 countries. The album sold best in United Kingdom (100,000 copies), Netherlands (70,000 copies) and Belgium (50,000 copies).
THE VERY BEST OF CHRIS REA certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Belgium |
50,000 | 1x Platinum | 2008 |
Belgium Sales: 50,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2008
|
 Netherlands |
70,000 | 1x Platinum | 2006 |
Netherlands Sales: 70,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2006
|
 United Kingdom |
100,000 | 1x Gold | 18 November, 2004 |
United Kingdom Sales: 100,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 18 November, 2004
|
 Europe (IFPI) |
3,000,000 | 3x Platinum | 2014 |
Europe (IFPI) Sales: 3,000,000
Certification / note: 3x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 2014
|
| Total sales | 3,000,000 | (in 29 countries) |
Total
Sales: 3,000,000
(in 29 countries)
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Year-end chart performance for THE VERY BEST OF CHRIS REA
| Chart 2002 | Rank | Sales |
 Finnish Albums (Suomen Virallinen Lista) |
65 | 14,206 |