THE SINGLES by THE PRETENDERS - Sales & Charts
Updated: October 16, 2021
THE SINGLES by THE PRETENDERS has sold 1,755,000 copies. THE SINGLES sold best in the United Kingdom (900,000 copies), the United States (500,000 copies) and Australia (140,000 copies).
THE SINGLES certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 140 000 | 2x Platinum | 1996-11 | [1] ARIA |
 France | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1993 | [2] SNEP |
 New Zealand | 15 000 | 1x Platinum | [3] Recorded Music NZ | |
 Spain | 100 000 | 1x Platinum | 1999 | [4] PROMUSICAE |
 United Kingdom | 900 000 | 3x Platinum | 1995-04-01 | [5] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 600 000 | 2x Platinum | 1988-02-05 | [5] BPI | |
| 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 1987-12-01 | [5] BPI | |
| 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1987-11-04 | [5] BPI | |
 United States | 500 000 | 1x Gold | 1994-06-27 | [6] RIAA |
| Total sales: | 1 755 000 | Сountries: 6 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE SINGLES
| Chart 1987 | Rank | Sales |
| UK Albums (Music Week) |
23 | 480,000 |
| Chart 1999 | Rank | Sales |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
45 |
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