What Does Diamond Certified Mean for Albums
In the United States, diamond certification means an album has moved ten million units, combining sales and equivalent streams, as tracked by the Recording Industry Association of America. The RIAA awards diamond status only after an album crosses that ten million threshold, making it one of the highest commercial milestones in the music industry. The certification process relies on verified point-of-sale data and streaming equivalents reported by labels and distributors. You can view the current criteria and historical data on the RIAA website
