Music Recording Certifications: A Detailed Look

What is Music Recording Certification?

Music recording certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped, sold, or streamed a certain number of units. These certifications are typically awarded by the worldwide music industry based on the total units sold, streamed, or shipped to retailers.

Types of Music Recording Certifications

There are four main types of music recording certifications:

• Gold: Awarded to albums that have sold more than 500,000 copies.
• Platinum: Albums that have sold more than 1,000,000 copies receive platinum certification.
• Multi-Platinum: Recordings that sell over 2 million copies.
• Diamond: This is the highest certification and is awarded to music albums that have sold more than 10,000,000 copies.