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Multi-Platinum means 2,000,000+ certification units; From 2004 through July 2006, the certification level was 100,000 downloads for Gold and 200,000 for Platinum. When the RIAA changed the certification standards to match retail distribution in August 2006, all Platinum and Multi-Platinum awards for a digital release were withdrawn.
The RIAA began its certifications in 1958, therefore, popular artists from earlier eras are generally not represented on this list. As of February 10, 2024, the Beatles have the highest total certified albums and Drake has the highest total certified digital singles. Eminem is the only act in the top 20 of both lists.
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 ...
The RIAA's Gold & Platinum program was originally created to honor artists and track sound recording sales. Now, it has become the premier program to celebrate achievements within the music industry.
Her duets with Jay-Z - “Drunk in Love” (2013) and “Crazy in Love” (2003) - both went 8x Platinum. Songs and albums earn RIAA Gold certifications if they sell a minimum of 500,000 units ...
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) recognizes certifies the top selling and streaming recordings, with 65 artists earning their first Gold (500,000 units) and Platinum (1 million ...
The following is a list of the best-selling albums in the United States based on RIAA certification and Nielsen SoundScan sales tracking. The criteria are that the album must have been published (including self-publishing by the artist), and the album must have achieved at least a diamond certification from the RIAA.
Later came the Platinum Award (1,000,000), Multi-Platinum Award (2,000,000 plus) and the Diamond Award (10,000,000 plus). Certifications must be applied for by the artist’s teams.