The Bundesverband Musikindustrie (English: Federal Music Industry Association), or simply BVMI, represents the music industry in Germany. The association represents the interests of nearly 280 labels and music industry related enterprises, which comprise 90% of the music industry.[3]
BVMI works closely with GfK Entertainment (formerly "Media Control GfK International") (founded in 1976) which is in charge of publishing the music charts in Germany on weekly bases.[4]
Bundesverband Musikindustrie, which is responsible for certifying Gold and Platinum certification awards, is led by Dieter Gorny, who has been the chairman since 2009.[1]
Germany launched its Gold and Platinum award program in 1975, and relies on an independent auditor for the accuracy of the sales required for the awards.[5]
While the BVMI has been the certifying body in Germany for the past few decades, BVMI wasn't always in charge of certifying the records there. Phono Press also known as ZVEI (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie) was the body in charge of tracking records sales and the certifications.[6] During the 1970s and 1980s, the certification levels for singles in Germany were 500,000 units for Gold and 1,000,000 units for Platinum, while the certification levels for albums were 250,000 and 500,000, respectively.[6][7][8][9]
BVMI instituted Diamond award on 1 June 2014 and applied the award to titles released starting from 1 January 2013.[10]
Starting also from 1 June 2014, BVMI raised its certification-award-levels for the Singles, from the previous 150,000 units for Gold and 300,000 units for Platinum to 200,000 units for Gold and 400,000 units for Platinum. The change in the certification-levels of the Singles was affected by both inclusion of Streaming as well as an increase in sales of downloads that has been seen in recent years.[10] 100 streams with the running time of at least 30 seconds or more, are considered as one single download.[10]
BVMI follows the following pattern to certify records:
The association does not issue awards for 2 x Gold or 4 x Gold which overlie the requirements of platinum certification awards.[5] Sales of both physical and digital, whether it is an album or a single, can be included for certification.
Certifications timeline
Certifications levels are based on the recording release date, using the following thresholds:[11]
Note that Diamond-award both for the Singles and Albums will be applied to those titles released on/after 1 January 2013.[10]
References
^ ab (in German). Bundesverband Musikindstie. Archived from the original on 16 August 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
^ Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Archived from the original on 25 November 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
^ abc (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Archived from the original on 4 April 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
^"Unternehmen (The Company)" (in German). Media Control Gfk International. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
^ abc (in German). Bundesverband Musikindstie. Archived from the original on 28 March 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
^ abSpahr, Wolfgang (22 July 1978). "From the Music Capitals of the World". Billboard. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
^Sampson, Jim (28 December 1985). "Ariola Takes German Singles Honors". Billboard. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
^Spahrn, Wolfgang (11 October 1986). "West German Music Sales Up 5%". Billboard. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
^"Music & Media (26-12-1987)(page-43)" (PDF). Music & Media. 26 December 1987. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
^ abcdefghi (in German). Bundesverband Musikindstie. Archived from the original on 26 June 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
^"Richtlinien für Gold / Platin-meldungen" (PDF). musikindustrie.de. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
February 07, 2023
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The Bundesverband Musikindustrie English Federal Music Industry Association or simply BVMI represents the music industry in Germany The association represents the interests of nearly 280 labels and music industry related enterprises which comprise 90 of the music industry 3 Bundesverband MusikindustrieTypeFederal Music Industry AssociationHeadquartersBerlin GermanyMembershipGerman Music CompaniesChairman CEO Dieter Gorny 1 Key peopleManaging Director Dr Florian Drucke 2 Websitehttp www musikindustrie deBundesverband Musikindustrie is a member of International Federation of the Phonographic Industry IFPI which is based in London England 3 IFPI consists of music associations of 70 countries 3 BVMI works closely with GfK Entertainment formerly Media Control GfK International founded in 1976 which is in charge of publishing the music charts in Germany on weekly bases 4 Bundesverband Musikindustrie which is responsible for certifying Gold and Platinum certification awards is led by Dieter Gorny who has been the chairman since 2009 1 Contents 1 Certification awards 1 1 Certifications timeline 2 See also 3 Notes 4 ReferencesCertification awards EditGermany launched its Gold and Platinum award program in 1975 and relies on an independent auditor for the accuracy of the sales required for the awards 5 While the BVMI has been the certifying body in Germany for the past few decades BVMI wasn t always in charge of certifying the records there Phono Press also known as ZVEI Zentralverband Elektrotechnik und Elektronikindustrie was the body in charge of tracking records sales and the certifications 6 During the 1970s and 1980s the certification levels for singles in Germany were 500 000 units for Gold and 1 000 000 units for Platinum while the certification levels for albums were 250 000 and 500 000 respectively 6 7 8 9 BVMI instituted Diamond award on 1 June 2014 and applied the award to titles released starting from 1 January 2013 10 Starting also from 1 June 2014 BVMI raised its certification award levels for the Singles from the previous 150 000 units for Gold and 300 000 units for Platinum to 200 000 units for Gold and 400 000 units for Platinum The change in the certification levels of the Singles was affected by both inclusion of Streaming as well as an increase in sales of downloads that has been seen in recent years 10 100 streams with the running time of at least 30 seconds or more are considered as one single download 10 BVMI follows the following pattern to certify records 1 x Gold 1 x Platinum 3 x Gold 2 x Platinum 5 x Gold 3 x Platinum etc 5 The association does not issue awards for 2 x Gold or 4 x Gold which overlie the requirements of platinum certification awards 5 Sales of both physical and digital whether it is an album or a single can be included for certification Certifications timeline Edit Certifications levels are based on the recording release date using the following thresholds 11 Certification levels for albums Certification Before 25 September 1999 After 25 September 1999 After 1 January 2003 10 After 1 June 2014 10 Gold 250 000 150 000 100 000 100 000 Unchanged Platinum 500 000 300 000 200 000 200 000 Unchanged Diamond 10 not awarded not awarded not awarded 750 000Certification levels for singles Certification Before 1 January 2003 1 January 2003 to 1 June 2014 After 1 June 2014 10 Gold 250 000 150 000 200 000Platinum 500 000 300 000 400 000Diamond 10 not awarded not awarded 1 000 000Certification levels for videos Certification Since January 2002Gold 25 000Platinum 50 000Certification levels Jazz recordings Certification Since January 1992Gold 10 000Platinum 20 000See also EditList of best selling albums in Germany List of best selling singles in Germany Global music industry market share dataNotes EditNotes Note that Diamond award both for the Singles and Albums will be applied to those titles released on after 1 January 2013 10 References Edit a b Dieter Gorny als Vorstandsvorsitzender des BVMI bestatigt Dieter Gorny confirmed as chairman of the BVMI in German Bundesverband Musikindstie Archived from the original on 16 August 2010 Retrieved 13 March 2010 Bundesverband Musikindustrie Der Bundesverband Musikindustrie e V Bundesverband Musikindustrie Archived from the original on 25 November 2013 Retrieved 15 November 2013 a b c Uber Uns Aufgaben und Ziele in German Bundesverband Musikindustrie Archived from the original on 4 April 2010 Retrieved 13 March 2010 Unternehmen The Company in German Media Control Gfk International Retrieved 13 March 2010 a b c Richtlinien fur die Verleihung von Gold Platin Schallplatten und Awards Guidelines for Gold and Platinum awards in German Bundesverband Musikindstie Archived from the original on 28 March 2010 Retrieved 13 March 2010 a b Spahr Wolfgang 22 July 1978 From the Music Capitals of the World Billboard Retrieved 17 September 2021 Sampson Jim 28 December 1985 Ariola Takes German Singles Honors Billboard Retrieved 17 September 2021 Spahrn Wolfgang 11 October 1986 West German Music Sales Up 5 Billboard Retrieved 17 September 2021 Music amp Media 26 12 1987 page 43 PDF Music amp Media 26 December 1987 Retrieved 6 February 2021 a b c d e f g h i Neuer DIAMOND AWARD fur die erfolgreichsten Singles und Alben in Deutschland in German Bundesverband Musikindstie Archived from the original on 26 June 2014 Retrieved 15 May 2014 Richtlinien fur Gold Platin meldungen PDF musikindustrie de 11 December 2020 Retrieved 25 September 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bundesverband Musikindustrie amp oldid 1132486868, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
