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In the U.S., the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifies records based on specific sales thresholds. An album or single is awarded Gold certification after selling 500,000 units, ...

In the U.S., the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifies records based on specific sales thresholds. An album or single is awarded Gold certification after selling 500,000 units ...