Recording Industry Association of America

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is an organization that "supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies." It awards certifications to albums and singles that have reached a certain number of sales. Albums/singles with 500,000 units are Gold certified, ones with 1,000,000 units are Platinum certified, ones with 2,000,000 units are Multi-Platinum certified, and ones with 10,000,000 units are Diamond certified.