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Title: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: skunkson on September 24, 2008, 03:52:24 PM Artist
GUNS 'N ROSES Title APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION Certification Date 09/23/2008 Label GEFFEN Award Description 18.00x MULTI PLATINUM Format ALBUM Category GROUP Type ST Source http://www.riaa.com/ Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: CheapJon on September 24, 2008, 03:54:07 PM that aint halfbad actually, might check into these guys
Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Howard2k on September 24, 2008, 04:30:42 PM I believe that recertification is done by the RIAA on request. ie - GNR or the label pays to have AFD recertified.
This could mean that the recertification is being done in the interests of promotion. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: willow on September 24, 2008, 04:41:13 PM Not many bands can say that!!
Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: alejoyp on September 24, 2008, 05:22:15 PM Which is the most sold debut album in history? I remeber back in the mid 90's used to be AFD... but at the end of the 90's I read AFD was second... do u know which was the first? N' now?
Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: estebanf on September 24, 2008, 05:26:20 PM Which is the most sold debut album in history? I remeber back in the mid 90's used to be AFD... but at the end of the 90's I read AFD was second... do u know which was the first? N' now? If I'm not wrong, Alanis Morissette?s ''Jagged Little Pill''. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Howard2k on September 24, 2008, 05:26:50 PM It's still AFD I believe.
From the RIAA: Quote Level 29.00 Title EAGLES/THEIR GREATEST HITS 1971 - 1975 Artist EAGLES Format ALBUM Cert. Date 01/30/2006 Release Date 02/01/1976 Label ELEKTRA Level 27.00 Title THRILLER Artist JACKSON, MICHAEL Format ALBUM Cert. Date 04/25/2005 Release Date 12/04/1982 Label EPIC Level 23.00 Title THE WALL Artist PINK FLOYD Format ALBUM Cert. Date 01/29/1999 Release Date 11/28/1979 Label COLUMBIA Level 23.00 Title LED ZEPPELIN IV Artist LED ZEPPELIN Format ALBUM Cert. Date 01/30/2006 Release Date 11/08/1971 Label ATLANTIC Level 22.00 Title BACK IN BLACK Artist AC/DC Format ALBUM Cert. Date 12/13/2007 Release Date 07/21/1980 Label EPIC Level 21.00 Title DOUBLE LIVE Artist BROOKS, GARTH Format ALBUM Cert. Date 11/01/2006 Release Date 11/17/1998 Label CAPITOL NASHVILLE Level 21.00 Title GREATEST HITS VOLUME I & VOLUME II Artist JOEL, BILLY Format ALBUM Cert. Date 08/02/2000 Release Date 06/28/1985 Label COLUMBIA Level 20.00 Title COME ON OVER Artist TWAIN, SHANIA Format ALBUM Cert. Date 11/15/2004 Release Date 11/04/1997 Label MERCURY NASHVILLE Level 19.00 Title THE BEATLES Artist BEATLES, THE Format ALBUM Cert. Date 02/06/2001 Release Date 11/25/1968 Label APPLE Level 19.00 Title RUMOURS Artist FLEETWOOD MAC Format ALBUM Cert. Date 03/24/2003 Release Date 02/04/1977 Label WARNER BROS. Level 18.00 Title APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION Artist GUNS 'N ROSES Format ALBUM Cert. Date 09/23/2008 Release Date 07/21/1987 Label GEFFEN Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Howard2k on September 24, 2008, 05:27:17 PM Which is the most sold debut album in history? I remeber back in the mid 90's used to be AFD... but at the end of the 90's I read AFD was second... do u know which was the first? N' now? If I'm not wrong, Alanis Morissette?s ''Jagged Little Pill''. That's 16x. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: erose on September 24, 2008, 05:31:25 PM So Appetite has sold MORE than 5.000 copies a week for the last 10 years.
It sold 26.000 copies a week from 87 through 98 if my math skills serves me right. Pretty fuckin' amazing if you ask me. Wonder how many copies it sold a week from 87 through 93?... Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: greekmule on September 24, 2008, 06:08:11 PM good stuff :beer:
congratulations gnr :peace: Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Eazy E on September 24, 2008, 06:15:37 PM Which is the most sold debut album in history? I remeber back in the mid 90's used to be AFD... but at the end of the 90's I read AFD was second... do u know which was the first? N' now? If I'm not wrong, Alanis Morissette?s ''Jagged Little Pill''. It was actually Boston's debut album with 17 million sold.... but this officially moves Appetite to number one. : ok: Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Guitar1281 on September 24, 2008, 09:32:01 PM I heard it was Hootie and the Blowfishes debut, i could be wrong, but as proven that didn't have the lasting staying power as Appetite, so Appetite reclaimed the title
Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Layne Staley's Sunglasses on September 24, 2008, 11:01:39 PM YES!
In your FACE! Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Naltav on September 25, 2008, 03:33:21 AM Hell! That's about 25'000 AFD sold each month in the last 10 years.
Stack 'em on top of each other and you get a mean looking tower!! Picture it! :beer: Edit: well not exactly "mean looking", but a really high tower.... ;) Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Genesis on September 25, 2008, 03:53:01 AM Congrats to GN'R! :beer:
Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: erose on September 25, 2008, 05:20:32 AM Is this only USA sales?
Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Bruno Poeys on September 25, 2008, 05:32:00 AM Is this only USA sales? yesTitle: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: rds.06 on September 25, 2008, 08:56:20 AM Thats a big number :o
Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: marknroses on September 25, 2008, 09:35:01 AM AFD is timeless.
The attitude of that record can related to on so many levels which is why it remains highly relevant to this day. It's amazing that the RIAA could jump the album from 15 to 18 million copies. It's pretty much the second most successible Hard Rock album in history behind ACDC Back in Black. I think over time, it could become a TOP 10 best seller. I don't forsee any future competition given that this format of music (albums) is almost a relic and a thing of the past, unfortunately. :peace: MNW Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Rocksteady on September 25, 2008, 09:39:01 AM I wonder what the worldwide number would be?
Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: kupirock on September 25, 2008, 11:30:02 AM I wonder what the worldwide number would be? Blabbermouth's news story tells that "The LP has reportedly accumulated worldwide sales in excess of 28 million." ??? Some GNR tv-document said 35 million. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: ppbebe on September 25, 2008, 01:12:31 PM congrats :peace:
No only the most sold debut album, t's also the youngest rock album in the list. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Bitch Slap Rappin on September 25, 2008, 02:11:14 PM Alright......that's my band of Destruction...........I am thrilled that Appetitie is still pulling that much weight!!!! Cogradulations: Axl, Slash, Izzy, Steven and Duff!!!! Thanks for the many years of hard work and sacrifice!!!!! : ok: : ok: : ok: : ok: :peace: :beer:
Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: November_Rain on September 25, 2008, 02:30:30 PM 18 millions only in America or is it included the amount of sales of the rest of the world too ?
Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Howard2k on September 25, 2008, 02:53:51 PM 18 millions only in America or is it included the amount of sales of the rest of the world too ? Only the US. As was already answered ;) Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: IKnowWhereIAM on September 25, 2008, 08:00:24 PM 18 millions only in America or is it included the amount of sales of the rest of the world too ? Only the US. As was already answered ;) Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Robman? on September 25, 2008, 08:06:56 PM 18 millions only in America or is it included the amount of sales of the rest of the world too ? Only the US. As was already answered ;) lol, not 50 million. I think its little over 30 million, as kupirock said Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: IKnowWhereIAM on September 25, 2008, 08:53:52 PM lol, not 50 million. I think its little over 30 million, as kupirock said That's close, right? Anything over 10, I lose count... :hihi: I do find it surprising that the US grabbed up more than 60% of sales, considering the worldwide appeal of Gn'R. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: IndiannaRose on September 26, 2008, 12:17:18 AM lol, not 50 million. I think its little over 30 million, as kupirock said That's close, right? Anything over 10, I lose count... :hihi: I do find it surprising that the US grabbed up more than 60% of sales, considering the worldwide appeal of Gn'R. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Layne Staley's Sunglasses on September 26, 2008, 05:45:24 AM To be frank, Boston was last certified 5 years ago.
So that was 17 mil in 2003. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: IKnowWhereIAM on September 26, 2008, 09:14:59 AM To be frank, Boston was last certified 5 years ago. Yes, but most Boston fans are certified AARP members now...last release sold like shiesse. I think it would be a safe bet that the 'breakout album' is now around 17,000,420. The 420 being geriatric stoners who's record players/8-tracks finally broke. :smoking:So that was 17 mil in 2003. Just to be fair, I am a fan of Boston. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Albert S Miller on September 26, 2008, 11:00:25 AM To be frank, Boston was last certified 5 years ago. Yes, but most Boston fans are certified AARP members now...last release sold like shiesse. I think it would be a safe bet that the 'breakout album' is now around 17,000,420. The 420 being geriatric stoners who's record players/8-tracks finally broke. :smoking:So that was 17 mil in 2003. Just to be fair, I am a fan of Boston. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: McDuff on September 26, 2008, 12:39:02 PM Appetite For Destruction is one of the best albums in the world,we need more music like that these days :smoking:
Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Layne Staley's Sunglasses on September 26, 2008, 07:38:45 PM To be frank, Boston was last certified 5 years ago. Yes, but most Boston fans are certified AARP members now...last release sold like shiesse. I think it would be a safe bet that the 'breakout album' is now around 17,000,420. The 420 being geriatric stoners who's record players/8-tracks finally broke. :smoking:So that was 17 mil in 2003. Just to be fair, I am a fan of Boston. I'm a fan of Boston too, and I'm 20. You don't suppose a lot of copies sold after Delp died? Youz crazy! 5 years and 420 copies. I *almost* cracked a smile there. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: IKnowWhereIAM on September 26, 2008, 09:30:59 PM I *almost* cracked a smile there. That was my intent (there is no sarcastic emoticon)...Boston is a great band...and a great city. Seriously now...I am SHOCKED that they are in the same league as Gn'R, and must assume it is probably only due to the fact that they had a 11 (was it '76? I was in diapers) year head start...before the age of recordable cassettes + high speed dubbing, and then CD's/computers. : ok:Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Layne Staley's Sunglasses on September 26, 2008, 09:40:34 PM I *almost* cracked a smile there. That was my intent (there is no sarcastic emoticon)...Boston is a great band...and a great city. Seriously now...I am SHOCKED that they are in the same league as Gn'R, and must assume it is probably only due to the fact that they had a 11 (was it '76? I was in diapers) year head start...before the age of recordable cassettes + high speed dubbing, and then CD's/computers. : ok:Yes, it is very impressive that AFD is beating out older albums in terms of sales. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: IKnowWhereIAM on September 26, 2008, 09:45:16 PM Yes, it is very impressive that AFD is beating out older albums in terms of sales. Brother - they are kicking ASS...Boston had 11 more years, in the age of the Album. How does Lies stack up against everyone, and sophomore releases? Where is UYI on the list? Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Layne Staley's Sunglasses on September 26, 2008, 11:31:41 PM Yes, it is very impressive that AFD is beating out older albums in terms of sales. Brother - they are kicking ASS...Boston had 11 more years, in the age of the Album. How does Lies stack up against everyone, and sophomore releases? Where is UYI on the list? At last count, LIES went platinum 5x and both UYI's were at around 7 and a half million. If they can get any of the UYI's (or even CD) to go 10x platinum, they'll only be the 7th band in history to have two diamond records. Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Lord Kayoss on September 27, 2008, 03:44:51 PM that aint halfbad actually, might check into these guys :hihi: Title: Re: Appetite for destruction certified 18x multi platinum by the RIAA Post by: Silverchair on September 27, 2008, 04:14:39 PM Appetite For Destruction is one of the best albums in the world,we need more music like that these days :smoking: YUP! It's a quintessential rock album. There hasn't been an album like that since then... raw, unforgiving and just plain bad-ass. Sure there's been plenty of great albums... but only one AFD. I want CD to come and kick everyone in the ass. If it doesn't debut #1 it would be the biggest upset in the history of music. |