THE VELVET ROPE by JANET JACKSON - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
THE VELVET ROPE by JANET JACKSON has sold 5,162,500 copies. THE VELVET ROPE sold best in the United States (3,000,000 copies), Europe (IFPI) (1,000,000 copies) and Canada (300,000 copies).
THE VELVET ROPE certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 140 000 | 2x Platinum | 1998-11 | [1] ARIA |
 Belgium | 25 000 | 1x Gold | [2] BRMA / ULTRATOP | |
 Canada | 300 000 | 3x Platinum | 1998 | [3] Music Canada |
 Denmark | 100 000 | 2x Platinum | [4] IFPI Danmark | |
 France | 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 1998-06-29 | [5] SNEP |
 Germany | 250 000 | 1x Gold | 1998 | [6] BVMI |
 Ireland | 7 500 | 1x Gold | ||
 Italy | 100 000 | 1x Platinum | [7] FIMI | |
 Japan | 200 000 | 1x Platinum | 1997-10 | [8] RIAJ |
 Netherlands | 100 000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 | [9] NVPI |
 New Zealand | 15 000 | 1x Platinum | [10] Recorded Music NZ | |
 Norway | 50 000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 | [11] IFPI Norge |
 South Africa | 25 000 | 1x Gold | [12] RISA | |
 Spain | 100 000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 | [13] PROMUSICAE |
 Sweden | 40 000 | 1x Gold | 1998-04-21 | [14] IFPI Sverige |
 Switzerland | 75 000 | 1x Platinum + 1x Gold | 1998 / 1999 | [15] IFPI Schweiz |
 Taiwan | 25 000 | 1x Gold | ||
 Thailand | 10 000 | 1x Silver | ||
 United Kingdom | 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 1998-05-01 | [16] BPI |
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| 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1997-10-01 | [16] BPI | |
 United States | 3 000 000 | 3x Platinum | 1999-01-15 | [17] RIAA |
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| 2 000 000 | 2x Platinum | 1998-03-26 | [17] RIAA | |
| 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 1997-11-11 | [17] RIAA | |
 Europe (IFPI) | 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 | [18] IFPI Europe |
| Total sales: | 5 162 500 | Сountries: 21 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE VELVET ROPE
| Chart 1997 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
42 | >70,000 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
85 | |
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten) |
40 | |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
49 | |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
85 | |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
73 | |
| UK Albums |
113 | 150,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
115 | |
| US Albums (Soundscan) |
60 | 1,200,000 |
| Chart 1998 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
82 | |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) |
43 | |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) |
39 | |
| Canadian Albums (RPM) |
34 | |
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten) |
9 | |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) |
20 | |
| European Albums (Music & Media) |
19 | |
| French Albums (SNEP) |
17 | |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
28 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
39 | |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) |
43 | |
| UK Albums |
94 | 170,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
27 | |
| US Albums (Soundscan) |
41 | 1,600,000 |
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