[1] The album has proved to be a top 10 success in many countries including the UK, US, Canada and Australia.

It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in November 2012 with over 1,000,000 copies sold in the US.

[2] Merry Christmas, Baby received mixed reviews from music critics.

[11] With total U.S. sales of 858,000 copies in 2012 according to SoundScan, Merry Christmas, Baby was the best-selling Christmas/holiday album of the year.

[18] Worldwide, the album achieved total 2012 sales of 2.6 million according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, making it the seventh best-selling album of the year.