21 Songs and 3 Albums From the King of Pop Earn New Certifications
Leading Into Diamond Celebration Of His Birthday
Washington/New York � A week before the worldwide Diamond Celebration of Michael Jackson’s birthday (August 29th), the popularity of the iconic artist and his extensive catalogue shows no sign of slowing down.� The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced today that 21 different songs and three albums, spanning Jackson’s career, have garnered major new Gold and Platinum certifications.
Some of Jackson’s more renown albums and songs are newly multi-Platinum, while other songs are earning Gold status for the first time, demonstrating the enduring interest in Jackson’s extensive catalogue.� The new song awards mean that Michael Jackson enjoys 40 million cumulative digital singles certifications in the US.
“These new awards highlight the enduring legacy of Michael Jackson,” said Mitch Glazier, President, RIAA.� “Michael’s music continues to be a dominant cultural force today.� That’s a testament to his iconic music and to the team that astutely protects his legacy.� As we celebrate 60 years of Gold and Platinum Awards this year, we are proud to recognize once again one of the program’s signature artists.”
“Michael Jackson’s music and short films continue to thrill fans and inspire artists all over the world.� These new certifications are a testament to Michael’s continued legacy,” Richard Story, President CMG, Sony Music Entertainment.
“Michael’s music and spirit has proved exciting and relevant to each succeeding generation, and that is borne out by these tremendous numbers and the kinds of artists who gravitate to and are inspired by his music,” noted John Branca and John McClain, the co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson.
New Album Certifications
- Dangerous�8x multi-Platinum
- History: Past, Present & Future Book 1�8x multi-Platinum
- The Essential Michael Jackson�4x multi-Platinum
New Song Certifications
- Thriller�6x multi-Platinum
- Billie Jean�5x multi-Platinum
- Beat It�4x multi-Platinum
- Man In The Mirror�3x multi-Platinum
- Smooth Criminal�2x multi-Platinum
- Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough�3x multi-Platinum
- The Way You Make Me Feel�2x multi-Platinum
- P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)�2x multi-Platinum
- Black Or White�2x multi-Platinum
- Rock With You�2x multi-Platinum
- Bad�Platinum
- Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’�Platinum
- Dirty Diana�Platinum
- Human Nature�Platinum
- Remember The Time�Platinum
- They Don’t Care About Us�Gold
- You Rock My World�Gold
- Will You Be There�Platinum
- Hold My Hand�Gold
- Earth Song�Gold
- Off The Wall�Platinum
