"The Recording Industry Association of America tracks music sales and honors best sellers with gold, platinum, and diamond awards. Although an artist or label must request verification of sales and streaming figures - meaning some hit songs and blockbuster albums have yet to be officially certified - the RIAA remains a widely recognized arbiter of success and prestige in the music industry."
"Only a handful of albums have been certified 15x platinum or higher by the RIAA, meaning they have sold at least 15 million copies in the US. Legendary artists like the Eagles, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Garth Brooks each have more than one entry on this list. Only four women or female-fronted bands have achieved the feat: Alanis Morissette, Shania Twain, Fleetwood Mac, and Whitney Houston."
The Recording Industry Association of America tracks music sales and grants gold, platinum, and diamond certifications. Artists or labels must request verification of sales and streaming figures, so some major sellers remain uncertified. Only a handful of albums have been certified 15x platinum or higher, indicating at least 15 million US sales. The Eagles, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Garth Brooks each have multiple entries among these top sellers. Only four women or female-fronted acts have reached 15x platinum: Alanis Morissette, Shania Twain, Fleetwood Mac, and Whitney Houston. The RIAA lists 31 best-selling US albums by certification date.
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