THE BEST THAT I COULD DO 1978 - 1988 by JOHN MELLENCAMP - Sales & Charts
Updated: December 30, 2022
THE BEST THAT I COULD DO 1978 - 1988 by JOHN MELLENCAMP has sold 3,300,000 copies. THE BEST THAT I COULD DO 1978 - 1988 sold best in the United States (3,000,000 copies), Australia (140,000 copies) and Canada (100,000 copies).
THE BEST THAT I COULD DO 1978 - 1988 certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 140 000 | 2x Platinum | 1998-11 | [1] ARIA |
 Canada | 100 000 | 1x Platinum | 1998 | [2] Music Canada |
 United Kingdom | 60 000 | 1x Silver | 2022-12-30 | [3] BPI |
 United States | 3 000 000 | 3x Platinum | 2002-03-19 | [4] RIAA |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 1998-07-20 | [4] RIAA | |
| 500 000 | 1x Gold | 1997-12-15 | [4] RIAA | |
| Total sales: | 3 300 000 | Сountries: 4 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE BEST THAT I COULD DO 1978 - 1988
| Chart 1997 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
52 | >70,000 |
| Chart 1998 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
58 | |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
121 |
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