THE ESSENTIAL by SIMON & GARFUNKEL - Sales & Charts
Updated: December 1, 2022
THE ESSENTIAL by SIMON & GARFUNKEL has sold 1,223,330 copies. THE ESSENTIAL sold best in the United States (500,000 copies), the United Kingdom (300,000 copies) and Australia (140,000 copies).
THE ESSENTIAL certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 140 000 | 2x Platinum | [1] ARIA | |
 Canada | 66 000 | Soundscan | 2014 | |
 Finland | 17 330 | IFPI Finland | [2] Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland | |
 Germany | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2022-12 | [3] BVMI |
 Norway | 40 000 | 1x Platinum | 2004 | [4] IFPI Norge |
 Sweden | 60 000 | 1x Platinum | 2004-03-12 | [5] IFPI Sverige |
 United Kingdom | 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 2013-07-22 | [6] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2003-12-19 | [6] BPI | |
 United States | 500 000 | 1x Platinum (2-disc) | 2005-02-05 | [7] RIAA |
| Total sales: | 1 223 330 | Сountries: 8 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE ESSENTIAL
| Chart 2003 | Rank | Sales |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
32 | >30,000 |
| UK Artist Albums |
91 | 200,000 |
| Chart 2004 | Rank | Sales |
 Danish Albums (Hitlisten) |
33 | |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen Virallinen Lista) |
56 | 17,039 |
| UK Artist Albums |
182 | 102,000 |
| Chart 2009 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
88 |
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