Black & Blue
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Black & Blue is the follow-up album
to the Backstreet Boys
' 1999 studio release Millennium
. It is their fourth album and their third American release. In the United States, Black & Blue sold 1.6 million discs in its first week of release, making them the first group in Soundscan history to have million-plus first-week sales with back-to-back albums. Despite the excellent sales, Black and Blue never matched up to the hype that their first two albums made. The first single off the album was "Shape of My Heart," followed by "The Call
" and "More than That
." The band members co-wrote five of the songs and wrote two songs on this album, a departure from previous albums, which showcased less of their own song-writing.
's fourth album and was recorded between July - September of 2000. The album finds the band once again teaming with pop producer Max Martin
, who produced the group's first two albums. On August 2000, the band gave fans their first glimpse of the album, including the track "It's True" on a series of CDs made available through Burger King
. While talking to MTV
, member AJ McLean
told that the album will incorporate rock
, R&B, hip-hop
, and even some country
. McLean also revealed that Backstreet's Nick Carter
and Kevin Richardson
will be displaying their talents on drums
and piano
, respectively, on the album.
editor David Browne, the album title is a nod to their two musical sides: black
(as in the R&B inflections of their upbeat tracks) and blue
(their inclination toward mushy crooning). Browne wrote that The Call
(a dance-pop
song) tells how to cheat on your mate by telling her your cell phone battery's low!, but it also has the blowsy feel of a rejected show tune. Rolling Stone
's Barry Walters called it "the album's most frenzied cut." The second track "Shape of My Heart" was described by Browne as a "predictable ballad", while Allmusic's editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine
wrote that "the song flows as gracefully as "I Want It That Way
," prove that the Backstreet Boys do teen pop ballads better than anyone." The third track "Get Another Boyfriend" uses "drama-crazed harmonies" and was described by Walters as "the album's most frenzied cut", while Amazon
's Helen Marquis called it a "catchy advice dished out." Erlewine wrote that the track is a "dead ringer for "It's Gonna Be Me
" crossed with "Baby One More Time." The fourth track "Shining Star" is a "slinky beat-riddled R&B track". Walters wrote that "not even R&B kingpin Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins can erase the Scandinavian
sparkle from "Shining Star." Marquis wrote that the fifth track "I Promise You (With Everything I Am)", is a smooth ballad- that you can almost hear the lighters sparking up as the Spanish guitar gently plucks away on it." Walters wrote that the sixth track "The Answer To Our Life", "bounces along on a perky melody obviously inspired by their Swedish mentors." Marquis called it "the album's most strong track." The seventh track "Everyone" celebrate themselves and the power of their audience. Browne wrote that the song is "a clunky foot stomper, which continues the self congratulatory tradition of their earlier We've Got It Goin' On
and Larger Than Life
. The eighth track, the ballad "More than That
", was praised by critics. Entertainment Weekly
praised "the graceful way their voices blend on the chorus", while Rolling Stone
praised "the symphonic splendor of the track." The ninth track "Time" was written by the band members. Browne called it "piffle", while Walters said that "could've sprung from any substandard Nashville jinglemeister." The tenth track "Not For Me" received positive reviews. Browne praised "the spunky way they vault into the track", while Marquis considered it "the album's most strongest track." Browne wrote that the 11th track "Yes I Will" "appears to be vying in a contest for Next Big Wedding Song", while Walters praised "the suave manner in which they engage in their trademark vocal swapping track." The 12th track, "It's True," is another ballad in the same vein of the others, while the last track "How Did I Fall In Love With You" is sung by Howie D.
. Stephen Thomas Erlewine
rated it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote a favorable review, stating that "what gives Black & Blue character is that it's clear that the Backstreets want to remain kings of their world. So, the ballads are smoother than ever, and their dance numbers hit harder, all in an attempt to keep their throne." Another positive review came from Amazon
's editor Helen Marquis, who wrote that "Black & Blue is a worthy successor, if a slightly more mature sound for the boys. There's plenty of uptempo pop, such as the catchy advice dished out on "Get Another Boyfriend" and the slinky beat-riddled R&B of "Shining Star," nicely balanced with some smooth ballads." Billboard
was also positive, writing that "Beyond ballads, "Black & Blue" crackles with funk-inflected uptempo ditties that are notable for their rough edges." Barry Walters wrote for Rolling Stone
a favorable review, stating that "the Boys still harmonize as well as the faceless background singers who prop up lesser pop puppets." Q Magazine wrote that "The sound has changed little, and the level of emoting none. Still, thunderous grooves such as "Everyone" and "Shining Star" continue to be virtually irresistible, while the quieter moments, including the hit single Shape of My Heart
will wow the ladies and the more sensitive gents for a while yet." "CD Now" labeled it "unquestionably the most seamless boy band release of the year."
There was also more mixed reviews. David Browne wrote for "Entertainment Weekly
that "Black & Blue merely maintains a holding pattern, recycling their past and doing little to establish a firm future." Dot Music wrote that "Unfortunately, over a third of the songs on this album are ballads, and most of them are fillers at that."
after selling 1.6 copies in its first week at retail. The feat made the act the first in history to achieve sell more than 1 million copies in the first week with back-to-back releases. The set has moved more than 4.8 million copies in the U.S. to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan
.
European (Limited Edition) / China Bonus Tracks
Black and Blue tour bonus
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
to the Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
' 1999 studio release Millennium
Millennium (Backstreet Boys album)
Millennium is the third album by American boyband Backstreet Boys. It was a highly anticipated follow-up to both their United States debut album, and their second internationally released album. It was their first album to be released in both the U.S...
. It is their fourth album and their third American release. In the United States, Black & Blue sold 1.6 million discs in its first week of release, making them the first group in Soundscan history to have million-plus first-week sales with back-to-back albums. Despite the excellent sales, Black and Blue never matched up to the hype that their first two albums made. The first single off the album was "Shape of My Heart," followed by "The Call
The Call (song)
"The Call" is a song by the Backstreet Boys. It was released in February 2001 as the second single from their album Black & Blue.-Track listing:* UKCD1# "The Call" # "Shape Of My Heart"...
" and "More than That
More Than That
"More than That" is the third single by the Backstreet Boys from their album Black & Blue, released on November 21, 2000. It reached #27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and ran for 20 weeks, and #12 on the UK Singles Chart, ending their 13th consecutive Top 10 run, the last being The Call which peaked...
." The band members co-wrote five of the songs and wrote two songs on this album, a departure from previous albums, which showcased less of their own song-writing.
Background
The album is the Backstreet BoysBackstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
's fourth album and was recorded between July - September of 2000. The album finds the band once again teaming with pop producer Max Martin
Max Martin
Martin Karl Sandberg, known professionally as Max Martin, is a Swedish music producer and songwriter. Raised in Stenhamra, a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden, he broke through as a producer and songwriter in the mid to late 1990s after crafting a string of hits for pop artists like the Backstreet Boys,...
, who produced the group's first two albums. On August 2000, the band gave fans their first glimpse of the album, including the track "It's True" on a series of CDs made available through Burger King
Burger King
Burger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain...
. While talking to MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, member AJ McLean
AJ McLean
Alexander James "A.J." McLean is an American musician, singer, dancer, actor, and entertainer. He is a member of the Backstreet Boys.-Early life:...
told that the album will incorporate rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, R&B, hip-hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
, and even some country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
. McLean also revealed that Backstreet's Nick Carter
Nick Carter
-Athletes:*Nick Carter , Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1908*Nick Carter , cyclist from New Zealand, who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics...
and Kevin Richardson
Kevin Richardson
Kevin Richardson is the name of:* Kevin Richardson , American football player* Kevin Richardson , American baseball player* Kevin Richardson , English footballer...
will be displaying their talents on drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
and piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, respectively, on the album.
Title and songs
According to Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
editor David Browne, the album title is a nod to their two musical sides: black
Black
Black is the color of objects that do not emit or reflect light in any part of the visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of light...
(as in the R&B inflections of their upbeat tracks) and blue
Blue
Blue is a colour, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 440–490 nm. It is considered one of the additive primary colours. On the HSV Colour Wheel, the complement of blue is yellow; that is, a colour corresponding to an equal...
(their inclination toward mushy crooning). Browne wrote that The Call
The Call (song)
"The Call" is a song by the Backstreet Boys. It was released in February 2001 as the second single from their album Black & Blue.-Track listing:* UKCD1# "The Call" # "Shape Of My Heart"...
(a dance-pop
Dance-pop
Dance-pop is dance-oriented pop music that originated in the early 1980s. Developing from post-disco, it is generally up-tempo music intended for clubs with the intention of being danceable or merely dancey...
song) tells how to cheat on your mate by telling her your cell phone battery's low!, but it also has the blowsy feel of a rejected show tune. Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
's Barry Walters called it "the album's most frenzied cut." The second track "Shape of My Heart" was described by Browne as a "predictable ballad", while Allmusic's editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Stephen Thomas Erlewine is a senior editor for Allmusic. He is the author of many artist biographies and record reviews for Allmusic, as well as a freelance writer, occasionally contributing liner notes. He is also frontman and guitarist for the Ann Arbor-based band Who Dat?Erlewine is the nephew...
wrote that "the song flows as gracefully as "I Want It That Way
I Want It That Way
"I Want It That Way" is a song by the Backstreet Boys, and their first single from their 1999 album Millennium. It was written by Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson along with other producers. The song was highly played on the radio and the video, directed by Wayne Isham, was well played on television...
," prove that the Backstreet Boys do teen pop ballads better than anyone." The third track "Get Another Boyfriend" uses "drama-crazed harmonies" and was described by Walters as "the album's most frenzied cut", while Amazon
Amazon.com
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's Helen Marquis called it a "catchy advice dished out." Erlewine wrote that the track is a "dead ringer for "It's Gonna Be Me
It's Gonna Be Me
"It's Gonna Be Me" may refer to two different songs:*"It's Gonna Be Me" , a song by David Bowie from his 1974 album Young Americans*"It's Gonna Be Me" , a song by 'N Sync from their 2000 album No Strings Attached...
" crossed with "Baby One More Time." The fourth track "Shining Star" is a "slinky beat-riddled R&B track". Walters wrote that "not even R&B kingpin Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins can erase the Scandinavian
Scandinavian
Scandinavian refers to a resident of or something associated with Scandinavia, including:* Scandinavians, a Nordic ethnic group* Scandinavian Airlines , an aviation corporation* Scandinavian Defense, a chess opening...
sparkle from "Shining Star." Marquis wrote that the fifth track "I Promise You (With Everything I Am)", is a smooth ballad- that you can almost hear the lighters sparking up as the Spanish guitar gently plucks away on it." Walters wrote that the sixth track "The Answer To Our Life", "bounces along on a perky melody obviously inspired by their Swedish mentors." Marquis called it "the album's most strong track." The seventh track "Everyone" celebrate themselves and the power of their audience. Browne wrote that the song is "a clunky foot stomper, which continues the self congratulatory tradition of their earlier We've Got It Goin' On
We've Got It Goin' On
"We've Got It Goin' On" was the first single released by the Backstreet Boys from their self titled debut album in September 1995; it was also their first single ever released. It was later included in the U.S. album and achieved success worldwide.-Recording:...
and Larger Than Life
Larger than Life
Larger than Life may refer to:In music:*"Larger than Life" , a song by the Backstreet Boys*Larger than Life , an album by Jody Watley*Larger than Life , an EP by Paragon...
. The eighth track, the ballad "More than That
More Than That
"More than That" is the third single by the Backstreet Boys from their album Black & Blue, released on November 21, 2000. It reached #27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and ran for 20 weeks, and #12 on the UK Singles Chart, ending their 13th consecutive Top 10 run, the last being The Call which peaked...
", was praised by critics. Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
praised "the graceful way their voices blend on the chorus", while Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
praised "the symphonic splendor of the track." The ninth track "Time" was written by the band members. Browne called it "piffle", while Walters said that "could've sprung from any substandard Nashville jinglemeister." The tenth track "Not For Me" received positive reviews. Browne praised "the spunky way they vault into the track", while Marquis considered it "the album's most strongest track." Browne wrote that the 11th track "Yes I Will" "appears to be vying in a contest for Next Big Wedding Song", while Walters praised "the suave manner in which they engage in their trademark vocal swapping track." The 12th track, "It's True," is another ballad in the same vein of the others, while the last track "How Did I Fall In Love With You" is sung by Howie D.
Critical reception
Upon its release, the album received generally favorable reviews from most music critics, based on an aggregate score of 61/100 from MetacriticMetacritic
Metacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...
. Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Stephen Thomas Erlewine is a senior editor for Allmusic. He is the author of many artist biographies and record reviews for Allmusic, as well as a freelance writer, occasionally contributing liner notes. He is also frontman and guitarist for the Ann Arbor-based band Who Dat?Erlewine is the nephew...
rated it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote a favorable review, stating that "what gives Black & Blue character is that it's clear that the Backstreets want to remain kings of their world. So, the ballads are smoother than ever, and their dance numbers hit harder, all in an attempt to keep their throne." Another positive review came from Amazon
Amazon Basin
The Amazon Basin is the part of South America drained by the Amazon River and its tributaries that drains an area of about , or roughly 40 percent of South America. The basin is located in the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela...
's editor Helen Marquis, who wrote that "Black & Blue is a worthy successor, if a slightly more mature sound for the boys. There's plenty of uptempo pop, such as the catchy advice dished out on "Get Another Boyfriend" and the slinky beat-riddled R&B of "Shining Star," nicely balanced with some smooth ballads." Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
was also positive, writing that "Beyond ballads, "Black & Blue" crackles with funk-inflected uptempo ditties that are notable for their rough edges." Barry Walters wrote for Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
a favorable review, stating that "the Boys still harmonize as well as the faceless background singers who prop up lesser pop puppets." Q Magazine wrote that "The sound has changed little, and the level of emoting none. Still, thunderous grooves such as "Everyone" and "Shining Star" continue to be virtually irresistible, while the quieter moments, including the hit single Shape of My Heart
Shape of My Heart
"Shape of My Heart" is the first studio single from the American pop band Backstreet Boys's album Black & Blue. Released in October 2000, the song debuted at number-nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It reached number-one on the Billboard Top 40 Mainstream chart...
will wow the ladies and the more sensitive gents for a while yet." "CD Now" labeled it "unquestionably the most seamless boy band release of the year."
There was also more mixed reviews. David Browne wrote for "Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
that "Black & Blue merely maintains a holding pattern, recycling their past and doing little to establish a firm future." Dot Music wrote that "Unfortunately, over a third of the songs on this album are ballads, and most of them are fillers at that."
Commercial perfomance
"Black And Blue" debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
after selling 1.6 copies in its first week at retail. The feat made the act the first in history to achieve sell more than 1 million copies in the first week with back-to-back releases. The set has moved more than 4.8 million copies in the U.S. to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan is an information and sales tracking system created by Mike Fine and Mike Shalett. Soundscan is the official method of tracking sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada...
.
Track listing
United Kingdom / Japan / European Bonus Tracks- "What Makes You Different (Makes You Beautiful)" (Dorough, Diamond, Carlsson) – 3:35
- "All I Have To Give" (Acapella) (Full ForceFull ForceFull Force is a group of R&B performers and producers from Brooklyn, New York, USA, calling itself the original hip hop vocal band.-Members:*B-Fine - drums and drum programming*Shy Shy - bass guitar...
) - 3:48
European (Limited Edition) / China Bonus Tracks
- "Shape Of My Heart" (Soul Solution Radio Mix) (Martin, Rami, Miskovsky) – 2:51
- "All I Have To Give" (Acapella) (Full Force) - 3:48
- "The Call" (Neptunes Remix) (Max Martin, Rami Yacoub) – 3:53
Black and Blue tour bonus
- "If you stay" (Littrell, McLean, Richardson, Dorough, Carter) - 4:20
Charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Albums Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
2 |
| Austrian Albums Chart | 3 |
| Belgian Flemish Albums Chart Ultratop Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts... |
11 |
| Belgian Walloon Albums Chart | 11 |
| Canadian Albums Chart Canadian Albums Chart The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS... |
1 |
| Danish Albums Chart | 2 |
| Dutch Albums Chart MegaCharts MegaCharts is responsible for the composition and exploitation of a broad collection of official charts in the Netherlands, of which the Mega Top 50 and the Mega Album Top 100 are the most known ones. Mega Charts also provides information to the Stichting Nederlandse Top 40, of which the Dutch Top... |
2 |
| European Top 100 Albums Chart European Top 100 Albums The European Top 100 Albums chart is the European adaptation of the Billboard 200 albums chart. It was created in March 1984.The European Top 100 Albums, commonly referred to as Eurochart Top 100 Albums shows the sales of an act in 19 European countries based on IFPI data.The European Top 100... |
1 |
| French SNEP Albums Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
13 |
| Finnish Albums Chart | 2 |
| German Albums Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
1 |
| Hungarian Albums Chart Mahasz Mahasz is the Hungarian music industry association, founded in 1992. Mahasz hands out the Hungarian Music Awards and maintains the music charts for Hungary.... |
11 |
| Japanese Albums Chart Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... |
3 |
| Mexican Albums Chart | 1 |
| New Zealand RIANZ Albums Chart Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... |
10 |
| Norwegian Albums Chart VG-lista VG-listen is a Norwegian record chart. It is weekly presented in the newspaper VG and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation program Topp 20. It is considered the primary Norwegian record chart, charting albums and singles from countries and continent around the world. The data is collected by... |
5 |
| Swedish Albums Chart Sverigetopplistan Sverigetopplistan, earlier known as Topplistan and Hitlistan and other names, is since October 2007 the Swedish national record chart, based on sales data from Swedish Recording Industry Association .... |
3 |
| Swiss Albums Chart | 1 |
| UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
13 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
1 |
Certifications
| Country | Providers | Certification | Sales or shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | CAPIF Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers The Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers is an Argentine organization member of the IFPI, which represents the music industry in the country. It is a nonprofit organization integrated by multinational and independent record labels.... |
Platinum | 60,000+ |
| Australia | ARIA Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... |
Platinum | 70,000+ |
| Austria | IFPI | Gold | 25,000+ |
| Belgium | IFPI IFPI The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry is the organisation that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. It is a not-for-profit members' organisation registered in Switzerland... |
Gold | 25,000+ |
| Brazil | ABPD Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Discos The Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Discos is an official representative body of the record labels in the Brazilian phonographic market.- About :... |
Platinum | 250,000+ |
| Denmark | IFPI | Platinum | 50,000+ |
| Finland | IFPI | Gold | 26,601 |
| Germany | BVMI Bundesverband Musikindustrie The Bundesverband Musikindustrie or simply BVMI represents the music industry in Germany. The association represents the interests of nearly 350 labels and music industry related enterprises.... |
3× Gold | 450,000+ |
| Mexico | AMPF AMPROFON Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas is a non-profit organization integrated by multinational and national record companies in Mexico. Established on April 3, 1963, it groups phonographic companies that represent more than 70 percent of the market in Mexico... |
2× Platinum | 300,000+ |
| Netherlands | NVPI NVPI The NVPI is the Dutch tradeassociation of the entertainment industry... |
Platinum | 80,000+ |
| New Zealand | RIANZ Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... |
Platinum | 15,000+ |
| Norway | IFPI | Gold | 25,000+ |
| Portugal | IFPI | Platinum | 40,000+ |
| Sweden | IFPI | Platinum | 80,000+ |
| Switzerland | IFPI | Platinum | 50,000+ |
| United Kingdom | BPI British Phonographic Industry The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies... |
Gold | 100,000+ |
| United States | RIAA Recording Industry Association of America The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States... |
8x Platinum | 8,000,000+ |