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RIAA certification

In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) award certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets.[1] Other countries have similar awards (see music recording certification). Certification is not automatic; for an award to be made, the record label must first request certification.[2] The audit is conducted against net shipments after returns (most often an artist's royalty statement is used), which includes albums sold directly to retailers and one-stops, direct-to-consumer sales (music clubs and mail order) and other outlets.

500,000 units: Gold album

1,000,000 units: Platinum album

2,000,000+ (in increments of 1,000,000 thereafter) units: Multi-Platinum album

10,000,000 units: Diamond album

List of highest-certified music artists in the United States

List of best-selling albums in the United States

List of best-selling singles in the United States

List of best-selling Latin albums in the United States

Lists from RIAA site showing current status holders of RIAA Certifications:

List of best-selling albums

List of best-selling music artists

List of best-selling singles

Search RIAA Gold and Platinum Database