THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION by LIONEL RICHIE - Sales & Charts
Updated: March 1, 2023
THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION by LIONEL RICHIE has sold 2,491,000 copies. THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION sold best in the United Kingdom (1,200,000 copies), Europe (IFPI) (1,000,000 copies) and the United States (1,000,000 copies).
THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 70 000 | 1x Platinum | [1] ARIA | |
 Canada | 106 000 | Soundscan | 2014 | |
 Germany | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2023-03 | [2] BVMI |
 New Zealand | 15 000 | 1x Platinum | [3] Recorded Music NZ | |
 United Kingdom | 1 200 000 | 4x Platinum | 2020-03-13 | [4] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 900 000 | 3x Platinum | 2015-01-02 | [4] BPI | |
| 600 000 | 2x Platinum | 2013-07-22 | [4] BPI | |
| 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 2004-02-06 | [4] BPI | |
| 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2003-11-21 | [4] BPI | |
 United States | 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 2005-06-20 | [5] RIAA |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 500 000 | 1x Gold | 2003-06-30 | [5] RIAA | |
 Europe (IFPI) | 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 2007 | [6] IFPI Europe |
| Total sales: | 2 491 000 | Сountries: 7 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
| Chart 2003 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
61 | 270,000 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
155 | |
| Chart 2004 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
131 | 134,000 |
| Chart 2005 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
115 | 163,000 |
| Chart 2006 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
150 | |
| Chart 2009 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
150 | |
| Chart 2015 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Official Charts) |
46 |
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