THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION by STEVIE WONDER - Sales & Charts
Updated: December 6, 2024
THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION by STEVIE WONDER has sold 5,898,000 copies. THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION sold best in the United States (4,000,000 copies), the United Kingdom (1,500,000 copies) and Europe (IFPI) (1,000,000 copies).
THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | 118 000 | Soundscan | 2014 | |
 Japan | 250 000 | 1x Platinum | 2007-02 | [1] RIAJ |
 Sweden | 30 000 | 1x Gold | 2003-05-26 | [2] IFPI Sverige |
 United Kingdom | 1 500 000 | 5x Platinum | 2023-06-02 | [3] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 1 200 000 | 4x Platinum | 2019-04-26 | [3] BPI | |
| 900 000 | 3x Platinum | 2013-07-22 | [3] BPI | |
| 100 000 | 1x Gold | 2002-11-15 | [3] BPI | |
 United States | 4 000 000 | 4x Platinum | 2024-12-06 | [4] RIAA |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 2005-06-22 | [4] RIAA | |
| 500 000 | 1x Gold | 2004-11-15 | [4] RIAA | |
 Europe (IFPI) | 1 000 000 | 1x Platinum | 2008 | [5] IFPI Europe |
| Total sales: | 5 898 000 | Сountries: 6 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
| Chart 2002 | Rank | Sales |
 Danish Albums (Hitlisten) |
62 | |
| UK Artist Albums |
80 | 230,000 |
| Chart 2003 | Rank | Sales |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon) |
81 | 188,629 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) |
52 | |
| UK Artist Albums |
124 | 150,000 |
| Chart 2004 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
162 | 112,000 |
| Chart 2005 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Artist Albums |
179 | 99,000 |
| Chart 2008 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
176 | |
| Chart 2009 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Charts Plus) |
171 | |
| Chart 2019 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Official Charts) |
94 | |
| Chart 2020 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Official Charts) |
76 | |
| Chart 2021 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Official Charts) |
88 | |
| Chart 2022 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Official Charts) |
87 |
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