 "A Jagged Era" peaked at a number 104 on the US "Billboard" 200 and at number 19 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.Despite its disappointing peak, the album was moderately successful with sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States, earning a Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).In 2009, the album was the best-selling album in cassette format.