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Platinum is a chemical element; it has symbol Pt and atomic number 78. It is a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, precious, silverish-white transition metal. Its name originates from Spanish platina, a diminutive of plata "silver". [7] [8] Platinum is a member of the platinum group of elements and group 10 of the periodic table of ...
In 1976, RIAA introduced the platinum certification, first awarded to the Eagles compilation album Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) on 24 February 1976, [6] and to Johnnie Taylor's single "Disco Lady" on 22 April 1976. [7] [8] As music sales increased with the introduction of compact discs, the RIAA created the Multi-Platinum award in 1984 ...
Groupings are based on different benchmarks; the highest being for at least 20 million units, and the lowest being for multi-disc albums certified at least 10 times platinum and single-disc albums that have been certified at least 10 times platinum but with sales figures lower than 10,000,000.
Rank Country/Region Platinum production (kilograms) Year World 180,000 2019 1: South Africa: 130,000 2019 2: Russia: 22,000 2019 3: Zimbabwe: 15,000 2019 4: Canada
The Eagles have a total of 18 Top 40 hits on the pop charts, as well as several hits on the adult contemporary chart. They are one of the best-selling popular music artists in history . Their highest-selling studio album is 1976's Hotel California , which was certified 26× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America . [ 1 ]
List of albums with selected chart positions and certifications Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications; US [3]US R&B/ HH [4]US Rock [5]AUS
Understanding the historical performance of gold. Gold was $35 an ounce in 1970 and, in the decades since, has inched its way up over time. "Where it is today, $2,900 an ounce has obviously been ...
Below is a table outlining ELO's studio album output. Notes: The peak chart listings are accurate but incomplete because of the limited availability of past chart information regarding other countries. All of the RIAA and BPI certifications and/or re-certifications listed are out