multiplatinum
Beyond single certification
Multiplatinum describes a music recording that has been certified platinum multiple times, indicating sales of two million or more copies.
The threshold varies by country, but the term always signals exceptional commercial success: Their multiplatinum debut album launched them to stardom.
A multiplatinum artist has achieved this level of sales with one or more releases.
Music industry trade group
Unified collection of recordings
- artistMaker of creative works
- singleOne in number
- recordPreserved account or achievement
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
anthem · soundtrack · classic · masterpiece · discography · debut · sophomore · release
Highest in sales
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- record-breakingExceeding prior bests
- mass-marketFor widespread commercial sale
- chart-toppingRanking first in sales
mainstream · crossover · radio-friendly · downloads · retail
Superior select group
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- legacyWhat's passed down
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
A-list · megastar · chart-topper · hitmaker · phenomenon · sensation · breakthrough · genre-defining
RIAA
Music industry trade group
album
Unified collection of recordings
hit · anthem · soundtrack · classic · masterpiece · discography · debut · sophomore · release · tracklist
bestselling
Highest in sales
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- record-breakingExceeding prior bests
- mass-marketFor widespread commercial sale
chart-topping · mainstream · crossover · radio-friendly · downloads · retail
elite
Superior select group
superstar · A-list · megastar · chart-topper · hitmaker · phenomenon · sensation · breakthrough · genre-defining · trailblazer
- Music Certificationsdiamond, gold record, certified, RIAA, gold disc
- Arena Rockarena rock, U2, AC/DC, stadium anthem, Aerosmith
multiplatinumuncertified
Lacking official approval
flop · bomb · gold · unsuccessful · tanked
multiplatinumobscure
Unknown to most
unknown · underground · unheard-of · forgotten · overlooked
multi, platinum, multiple, multiply, multiplication, multiplicity, multitude, plat, plate