How do you get platinum plaque UK?
Currently singles are awarded Platinum status when, based on Official Charts Company data, they achieve 600,000 units, Gold for 400,000 units and Silver for 200,000 units. For albums, 300,000 units are required to achieve a Platinum certification, 100,000 for Gold and 60,000 for Silver.
What is the highest RIAA certification?
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 a Gold disc?
A Gold record is a single or album that sells 500,000 units (records, tapes or compact discs). The award was launched in 1958; originally, the requirement for a Gold single was one million units sold and a Gold album represented $1 million in sales (at wholesale value, around a third of the list price).
How can I get BPI plaque?
To order a BPI award, the company must be a BPI member company, or authorised by the BPI to do so.
- For non-sales awards and other awards, other combinations are available on request. All sales awards are provided with the Union Jack flag.
- For more information on BPI awards, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Which band has won the most BRITs?
U2
U2 – 7 BRIT Awards Perennial Irish rock band U2 are the most successful international artist at the BRITs, with a not-too-shabby 7 awards.
Why do DJS get plaques?
The plaques are part of an award program launched by Broadcast Data Systems, a White Plains, N.Y. of America’s album sales awards–to favored stations when particular albums score commercial success. Mark Tindle, Broadcast Data’s West Coast chief, says his firm’s awards make more sense.
What is BPI certification?
The Building Performance Institute (BPI) is a nationally recognized certification, accreditation, and quality assurance body for home performance contractors. BPI training is meant for those who currently work hands-on in the construction and/or remodeling industries.
What is a platinum award?
Because a gold, or platinum — or, better still, multiplatinum — record means financial success. These awards, given by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), represent huge sales — 500,000 albums for gold, 1 million for platinum, 2 million or more for multiplatinum.
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