THE BLACK ALBUM by JAY-Z - Sales & Charts
Updated: July 12, 2023
THE BLACK ALBUM by JAY-Z has sold 4,451,274 copies. THE BLACK ALBUM sold best in the United States (4,000,000 copies), the United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Canada (100,000 copies).
THE BLACK ALBUM certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | 100 000 | 1x Platinum | 2004 | [1] Music Canada |
 Japan | 51 274 | Oricon charts | ||
 United Kingdom | 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 2013-07-22 | [2] BPI |
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| 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2004-05-14 | [2] BPI | |
 United States | 4 000 000 | 4x Platinum | 2023-07-12 | [3] RIAA |
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| 3 000 000 | 3x Platinum | 2005-08-16 | [3] RIAA | |
| 2 000 000 | 2x Platinum | 2004-02-17 | [3] RIAA | |
| Total sales: | 4 451 274 | Сountries: 4 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE BLACK ALBUM
| Chart 2003 | Rank | Sales |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
145 | |
 Worldwide Albums (IFPI Global Music Report) |
42 | |
| Chart 2004 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
165 | 111,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
11 |
Decade-end chart performance for THE BLACK ALBUM
| Chart 2000's | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
136 |
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