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  Music recording sales certification - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has sold a certain number of copies.
The number of sales required for these awards vary depending on the population of the territory in which the album is released.
The first of these was awarded by RCA to Glenn Miller in February 1942, celebrating 1,200,000 sales of "Chattanooga Choo Choo".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gold_album   (632 words)

  
 Platinum Information - Platinum Jewelry Sales and Design Resources - Platinum Buyers Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
One out of every four brides chooses platinum for her engagement ring and women are lining up to buy platinum jewelry for themselves.
Platinum's increasing range of application, the influx of designers choosing the metal and its rarity, durability and beauty are all factors that make platinum the perfect answer to the needs and desires of consumers approaching the 21st century.
Platinum's great strength allows it to be fashioned into lacy, filigreed designs that look very delicate, but are actually very strong and durable.
couturejeweler.com /couturejeweler/jewelry_primer/primer_platinum.jsp   (865 words)

  
 Platinum jewellery sales zoom in Japan
Even so, platinum jewellery demand in calendar 1997 is likely to be flat at best, and possibly slightly lower, amid tough conditions in the jewellery industry, they said.
The number of Platinum 1000 or pure platinum item shall marked by the Japanese Mint in the first three months of this year rose by 17.5 per cent from the same period last year.
Platinum sales in March were good ahead of a rise in the sales tax to five per cent from three per cent on April 1, but April sales fell slightly, industry sources said.
www.expressindia.com /fe/daily/19970517/13755333.html   (644 words)

  
 Platinum Jewelry Sales Slump  June.2002
While overall platinum sales increased during 2001, platinum jewelry sales were down almost across the board.
With the price of platinum up to as much as $650 per ounce, and the economy slipping, the taste for white metals was channeled into white gold and sterling silver, sales of which were up, for example, at Tiffany last year.
Platinum does, however, remain the metal of choice for diamond engagement rings.
www.diamondregistry.com /News/2002/platinum.htm   (300 words)

  
 Platinum coin sales miss mark - Alloying & Precious Metals American Metal Market - Find Articles
Canada's platinum coin, a new addition to its gold and silver Maple Leaf coins, was launched in November 1988--just three months after Australia introduced a similar coin into the international market.
The platinum Maple Leaf is produced in limited mintages according to demand and carries a face value of C$50.
Platinum used in the coins is required to be of Canadian origin whenever possible.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3MKT/is_n41_v98/ai_8777081   (454 words)

  
 Platinum today: UK platinum jewellery sales still going platinum
During the whole of the year 323,440 pieces of platinum jewellery weighing 93,589 ozs were marked with the average weight per piece of platinum jewellery marked also increasing.
The platinum bridal ring sector continues to prosper but where the higher metal price may be having a negative effect is in the non-bridal jewellery sector.
The UK jewellery industry is excited about the new campaign, with manufacturers and designers queuing up to participate in it and many report platinum sales at the start of the new year continue to be very healthy.
www.platinum.matthey.com /media_room/1139171117.html   (407 words)

  
 Status of Elvis' record sales and gold & platinum record award certifications.

- MedicalNewsService.com

Existing gold and platinum award-winners continue to be upgraded as appropriate (upgrades do not change the total of titles) and new first-time gold and platinum certifications continue to be awarded.
The latest major presentation of gold and platinum for Elvis was made in August 1999: 1 gold single, 14 gold albums, 3 platinum or multi-platinum albums, and gold or platinum sales certification upgrades for 6 singles and 15 albums.
Background: The RIAA is the official body to which record companies report record sales figures and request the awarding of gold and platinum records to their artists for American sales achievements.
www.medicalnewsservice.com /ARCHIVE/MNS137.cfm   (963 words)

  
 Shania Twain Sales
Shania's singles sales must always be viewed in context of her albums sales, which is the primary goal, and why her singles have not been pushed.
Shania's SUPERLATIVE "Come On Over" album (11/4/97 release) has been certified for sales of 19 million in the U.S. (as of 3/19/02), 20x platinum in Canada, and as her first formal international release is a certified worldwide #1 smash, with 36 million in total sales to date.
Sales of "WIM" are now certified at 12 million U.S. (third woman in music history to reach that mark) and 18 million overall, even with no formal album release in most territories internationally until 2000, prior to that it was only available by special order/import.
www.shania.com /sales.htm   (3432 words)

  
 Platinum today: Platinum sales predicted to boom
Platinum sales predicted to boom - 31st October 2005
Sales of jewellery look likely to jump in the Middle East over the coming months, with platinum leading the way.
With platinum proving so popular across the world – thanks in part to the increasing demand among celebrities to wear platinum items – those rising sales are likely to be keenly felt in the platinum market.
www.platinum.matthey.com /media_room/1130756406.html   (187 words)

  
 World Commodity Trade Community - Zimbabwe: Government Takes Control Of Platinum Sales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
vaibhav writes "Amid protests from the platinum miners with interests in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwean government, through its central bank, has assumed control of the sale of platinum in the country.
Platinum miners had expressed opposition to the government's plan, arguing that in the long-term placing the responsibility of the mining industry in the hands of the central bank will only prove counterproductive.
The Enhanced Platinum Sector Regime (EPSR) allows the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to control all sales of platinum group metals under terms similar to the way it handles gold sales.
commoditytrade.com /article120.html   (255 words)

  
 Japanese gold, platinum sales jump
Tokyo, Oct 13: Japanese retail sales of gold and platinum bars surged in September after a rise in the yen against the dollar lowered yen-based prices and prompted investor bargain-hunting, a major Japanese bullion house said on Tuesday.
Its sales of platinum bars in September increased 29 per cent month-on-month and 128 per cent year-on-year, Tanaka said.
The World Gold Council has estimated that gold sales in Japan jumped fivefold in September from the previous month to eight to 10 tonnes.
www.expressindia.com /fe/daily/19981014/28755214.html   (390 words)

  
 The KISSFAQ - RIAA Certifications / Soundscan
The "Platinum" award was introduced in 1976 to signify shipments of 1,000,000 units shipped and a minimum of $2,000,000 at wholesale.
However, it seems likely that the sales figures were applied to the original releases since both "KISS" and "Hotter Than Hell" went gold after this album's release.
The album is rumored to have attained 2X platinum in early 1980 and stand at 3X platinum sales...
www.kissfaq.com /charts/plat.html   (758 words)

  
 Watch Platinum Sales Grow
She is a past-president of the Arkansas Jewelers Association and the Southwest Guild of the American Gem Society.
40% of platinum sales are self-purchases by women.
Use platinum as the means to differentiate your store from the local competition.
www.professionaljeweler.com /archives/articles/1998/aug98/0898fys5.html   (784 words)

  
 AccountPro Sales Commission Software   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Sales commission history may be kept on file as long as required.
Sales Commissions may be used as a standalone sales commission reporting module, or integrated with the optional Invoicing module.
To save from having to key in the transaction details from another accounting system, the sales commission program can import key details from an ASCII or CSV file, which after import into the Sales Commission module, may be edited if required before posting the transactions in the Sales Commission module.
www.accountpro-software.com /pc-11037-110-sales-commissions.aspx   (1009 words)

  
 Baker's Dozen: 13 Platinum Sales Success Ideas
Sales people are suppose to be able to "think on your feet".
And because there is nothing like first hand knowledge, ask to go along with their sales reps to see their customers.
To be successful in sales you do need to be ready.
www.rayjutkins.com /baker/baker05.html   (1848 words)

  
 Surge in platinum sales - China Economic Review
China bought 1.3m ounces of platinum in 2001, making it the world's leading consumer of platinum for jewellery, Johnson Matthey said in Platinum Review.
The precious metals company said that China's sales in the first quarter of this year pointed to continued strong sales growth in 2002.
The rise in consumption of platinum followed a big promotion campaign led by the London-based Platinum Guild, which has opened an office in Shanghai.
www.chinaeconomicreview.com /subscriber/newsdetail.php?id=689   (123 words)

  
 Brown's Jewelers - Verragio Platinum sales and information
With Verragio Platinum you can rest assured that the highest standards of the most discerning customer will be met and exceeded.
When you wear verragio platinum you are wearing a symbol of timeless love.
Commemorate your special day with Verragio Platinum, you will be assured a lifetime of satisfaction.
www.brownsjewelers.com /verragio/verragio-platinum.htm   (341 words)

  
 Information Leafblower: Dude, Where's My Multi-Platinum Sales Plaque?
Posted by: information leafblower at November 20, 2003 10:03 AM Now all Gotti (I mean Lorenzo) has to do is get rid of Ja Smurf, produce some records that don't sound exactly the same as all of his other records, and stop making all of his artists do that stupid "M" hand jive.
Posted by: cashilini at November 20, 2003 11:46 AM More about Metallica: the lower album sales aren't a result of the Napster debate.
But 1.5 million ain't too shabby, and I believe ticket sales are doing just fine.
informationleafblower.com /blog/archives/2003/11/dude_wheres_my.html   (1259 words)

  
 RIAA Announces Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum Digital Sales Awards
Developed to recognize the significant sales of the burgeoning digital music market, 45 titles were included in the initial group of certifications, encompassing tracks from each major recording company and representing almost every genre in music.
Following the lead of the existing program while compensating for the fact that sales of digital music are currently lower than physical product, tracks will be certified Gold (100,000 downloads), Platinum (200,000 downloads) and multi-Platinum (starting at 400,000 and following in increments of 200,000 thereafter).
Among the highlights were the three titles certified by hip-hop duo Outkast including “Roses” (Gold and Platinum), “The Way You Move” (Gold and Platinum) and their smash “Hey Ya!” (Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum).
www.avrev.com /news/1104/4.riaa.html   (552 words)

  
 Kempa.com: Playing a Platinum Record   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
I have possessed a platinum record for the past six or seven years.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if the organizations in the christian music world consider self-identifying christians as their 'population' and calculate platinum sales level accordingly.
I am the owner of said record, and it says on the plaque attached that it is being awarded for Platinum sales of 250,000 and that it is certified by the R.I.A.A. I will try and get a picture of it and post it in the article.
www.kempa.com /blog/archives/001013.html   (1223 words)

  
 Exotic Car Sales
Platinum Rides.com is an online Exotic Auto Classifieds site with the goal of bringing together the buyers and sellers of exotic, classic and luxury autos.
Before using Platinum Rides to buy, sell or trade your vehicle please read our user agreement, by using Platinum Rides you agree to all terms listed within.
Platinum Rides has great listings of high end autos for sale from all around the world.
www.platinumrides.com   (274 words)

  
 Platinum today: Automotive Archive
Platinum catalyst centre of excellence in offing 22nd May 2006
Platinum and nickel catalyst delivers cost savings for ITM Power 20th March 2006
Growth in demand for platinum spark plugs 29th September 2005
www.platinumtoday.net /media_room/news_arc_430009322.html   (2259 words)

  
 PlatinumSales - My.Tupperware
You are entering a new and exciting page of Platinum history.
Check us out from time to time, you won't believe the fun and adventures you'll encounter as we become the wealthiest team in North America.
Platinum Sales will be the number one team for sales growth in the nation for 2006.
my.tupperware.ca /platinumsales   (144 words)

  
 Mares Vector Platinum SALES price : EUR 317.54
Perfect distribution of the air masses, exceptional resilience and excellent lift at the surface makes the Vector Platinum the ideal BC for more demanding dives.
Two roomy side pockets, self-draining, thanks to the elastomer mesh, which promotes complete water discharge even when the BC is deflated.
Neutrally buoyant padding specifically designed to provide unparalleled comfort and ensure maximum adherence between the wetsuit and the BC.
www.diveshopper.com /px203x20087yUSD   (73 words)

  
 Platinum Sales Tips
Be able to translate your knowledge about platinum jewelry into benefits that will appeal to your customers' desires and needs.
Introduce platinum to every customer and determine whether they are a potential platinum purchaser.
Encourage your customer to agree that platinum is beautiful.
www.professionaljeweler.com /archives/articles/1999/aug99/0899ms2.html   (91 words)

  
 Preview | Palladium and Platinum Sales Agreement [Amendment No. 1] |
Palladium and Platinum Sales Agreement [Amendment No. 1]
SMC and MC are parties to a Palladium and Platinum Sales
Agreement shall be amended by deleting it in its entirety and by
library.consusgroup.com /library_pvw/376/376802.asp   (942 words)

  
 IGN: Double Platinum Sales for Dragon Quest
November 30, 2004 - Square Enix revealed today early sales totals for the recent Japanese release of Dragon Quest VIII.
According to the company, this sequel in Japan's most popular game series, arriving four years after part VII arrived for the original PlayStation, managed actual sales of 2,160,720 units over a two day period.
This is up considerably from the 1.8 million units Dragon Quest VII sold in its first two days during its release in August of 2000.
ps2.ign.com /articles/569/569580p1.html   (320 words)

  
 Apply For A Platinum Sales Opportunity
Lake Industries has built the Professional Platinum Cookware™ line with the help of its exclusive authorized chain of distributors and
We have many programs available to suit your needs.
We may contact you for further or missing information in order to process your application.
www.lakeindustries.com /apply.htm   (54 words)

  
 Boatsville.com - Platinum Yacht Sales Gallery
We can even e-mail you when boats you are looking for are listed.
In Boatsville, we specialize in listing new boats and used boats for sale by owner, boat brokers and dealers.
Platinum Yacht Sales currently has 127 boats listed with Boatsville.
www.boatsville.com /dealergallery.cfm?dealerid=177   (154 words)

  
 Autographed Gold and Platinum Record Awards for sale !!!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
In anticipation of 700,000 advance sales of Billy Idol's "Whiplash Smile" 17 x 21
Gold, Single or Double Platinum Record Awards Your Choice Presented to Carmine Appice
Gold, Single or Double Platinum RIAA Record Awards Your Choice Presented to Carmine Appice
www.autograph-central.com /riaa.htm   (474 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE "NOTORIOUS B.I.G. DUETS" Reaches Platinum Sales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- February 27, 2006 -- Bad Boy Records' "THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. THE FINAL CHAPTER" has been certified platinum by the RIAA for U.S. sales of more than one million units.
The most eagerly anticipated album in hip-hop history, it was released on December 20th and reigned at #1 on Billboard's Top Rap Albums chart for seven consecutive weeks.
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www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=111268   (334 words)

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