The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. They certify gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards for albums and singles based on sales and streaming data.
| Certification | Albums | Singles |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 500,000 units | 500,000 units |
| Platinum | 1,000,000 units | 1,000,000 units |
| Multi-Platinum | 2x, 3x, etc. Platinum | 2x, 3x, etc. Platinum |
| Diamond | 10,000,000 units | 10,000,000 units |
For songs, all official audio and video streams from within the US are counted in addition to pure single sales. 150 streams = 1 track sale.
For albums, all official audio and video streams (SEA) from within the US are counted in addition to TEA and pure sales. 1500 streams = 10 track sales = 1 album sale.