(In the USA) Singles: Up to 1988: Gold = 1 million // Platinum = 2 million From 1989: Gold = 0.5 million // Platinum = 1 million Albums: Gold = 0.5 million // Platinum = 1 million (In the UK) Up to 1988: Silver = 250,000 singles Gold = 500,000 singles Platinum = 1,000,000 singles From 1989: Silver = 200,000 singles / 60,000 albums Gold = 400,000 singles / 100,000 albums Platinum = 600,000 singles / 300,000 albums Multiplatinum = 1,200,000 singles / 600,000 albums