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RIAA v Diamond The 1998 case that spurred the MP3 revolution

RIAA v Diamond: The 1998 case that spurred the MP3 revolution

A new way to listen to music or a gateway to anarchy?

May 7, 2026

Hollywood - General - Film - Money - Finance - Box Office - General - Generic

What was the first movie soundtrack to be certified gold?

A big-screen musical adaptation

Sep 19, 2025

Charts - Official Charts - Gold - Platinum - Music - General - Single

What was the first song to be certified diamond?

A monster seller.

Nov 26, 2024

Charts - Official Charts - Gold - Platinum - Music - General - Single

Which music artist has the most diamond certified albums?

The jewel in the crown of album sales.

May 7, 2024

Factory Records - The Haçienda - Manchester - Record Label - Nightclub - Tony Wilson

New study reveals the world’s biggest song

Platinum for the 18th time.

Mar 23, 2024

Music - Vinyl - Record Player - Collector - General

The only physically issued single to be certified diamond

We reveal the only physical single to be certified diamond.

Sep 17, 2023

UK vinyl album sales hit record high in 2019

What was the first album to officially “go platinum”?

A record sales milestone.

Oct 5, 2022

What was the first-ever platinum album?

What was the first-ever platinum album?

The first official million seller.

May 10, 2022