When did Regal Zonophone present the first silver disc to George Formby?
Regal Zonophone presented a silver disc to George Formby in December 1937. This award recognized the sale of 100,000 copies of his single The Window Cleaner.
Questions about Music recording certification
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What date was the first gold record awarded by RCA Victor to Glenn Miller and His Orchestra?
RCA Victor presented the first literal gold record on the 10th of February 1942. Glenn Miller and His Orchestra received this honor for selling 1.2 million copies of Chattanooga Choo Choo.
Which album became the first to earn platinum certification from the RIAA in 1976?
The Eagles compilation Their Greatest Hits (1971, 1975) became the first album to earn platinum status on the 24th of February 1976. Johnnie Taylor's Disco Lady was the first single to receive the same distinction on the 22nd of April 1976.
How many units are required for an album to reach gold status in the United States compared to Canada?
In the United States, an album needs 500,000 copies to reach gold status while Canada sets its gold standard at 40,000 units for both albums and singles.
When did the RIAA begin certifying ringtone downloads and when were audio streams included in calculations?
The RIAA began certifying ringtone downloads in June 2006. On-demand audio streams from Spotify and Apple Music entered the calculation in the United States starting in 2013.