THE VERY BEST OF CAT STEVENS by CAT STEVENS (YUSUF ISLAM) - Sales & Charts
Updated: November 19, 2021
THE VERY BEST OF CAT STEVENS by CAT STEVENS (YUSUF ISLAM) has sold 2,451,000 copies. THE VERY BEST OF CAT STEVENS sold best in the United Kingdom (900,000 copies), the United States (500,000 copies) and France (300,000 copies).
THE VERY BEST OF CAT STEVENS certifications and sales
| Country | Sales | Certification | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 210 000 | 3x Platinum | 1994-10 | [1] ARIA |
 Austria | 25 000 | 1x Gold | 1993-06-17 | [2] IFPI Austria |
 Canada | 136 000 | Soundscan | ||
 France | 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 1995-11-22 | [3] SNEP |
 Germany | 250 000 | 1x Gold | 1990 | [4] BVMI |
 Mexico | 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1999-10-21 | [5] AMPROFON |
 New Zealand | 30 000 | 2x Platinum | [6] Recorded Music NZ | |
 United Kingdom | 900 000 | 3x Platinum | 2021-11-19 | [7] BPI |
| TIMELINE | ||||
| 600 000 | 2x Platinum | 2013-07-22 | [7] BPI | |
| 300 000 | 1x Platinum | 2004-02-06 | [7] BPI | |
| 100 000 | 1x Gold | 1990-02-01 | [7] BPI | |
 United States | 500 000 | 1x Gold | 2001-02-02 | [8] RIAA |
| Total sales: | 2 451 000 | Сountries: 9 | ||
Year-end chart performance for THE VERY BEST OF CAT STEVENS
| Chart 1990 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
31 | >70,000 |
 European Albums (Music & Media) |
55 | |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) |
38 | |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
37 | |
 Portuguese Albums (AFP) |
7 | |
| UK Albums |
91 | |
| UK Artist Albums |
71 | |
| Chart 1995 | Rank | Sales |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) |
46 | |
| Chart 1997 | Rank | Sales |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
20 | |
| Chart 2010 | Rank | Sales |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
42 |
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