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Reflecting additional growth in music sales, the Diamond award was instituted in 1999 for albums or singles selling ten million units. Because of these changes in criteria, the sales level associated with a particular award depends on when the award was made.
- What is the highest certification in music?
- How do you get certified in diamond music?
- Does Beyonce have diamond certification?
- What song has most diamond certifications?
What is the highest certification in music?
RIAA GOLD & PLATINUM AWARDS
| Certification | Minimum Units | Date Established |
|---|---|---|
| Gold® | 500,000 | 1958 |
| Platinum® | 1,000,000 | 1976 |
| multi-Platinum® | 2,000,000 (in increments of 1,000,000 thereafter) | 1984 |
| Diamond® | 10,000,000 and counting | 1999 |
How do you get certified in diamond music?
Since the official diamond award was unveiled in 1999, it has been awarded sparingly — if a song has moved at least 10 million equivalent units by combining sales and streaming numbers, and if an artist or label requests certification. Only 57 songs in history have been certified diamond by the RIAA.
Does Beyonce have diamond certification?
Beyoncé's “4” is now certified 3X PLATINUM (120,000 units) in Brazil, while #Beyoncé reaches DIAMOND certification (160,000 units), becoming her second album to achieve this, following the DOUBLE DIAMOND (320,000 units) #IAmSashaFierce!
What song has most diamond certifications?
Diamond certification
| Song | Artist(s) | Number of times Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| "Roar" | Katy Perry | 10× |
| "Thrift Shop" | Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz | 10× |
| "Sail" | Awolnation | 10× |
| "Party in the U.S.A." | Miley Cyrus | 10× |
