July 18, 2011

FOO FIGHTERS: BACK AND FORTH Certified Gold by RIAA

On Friday, July 15th, The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) delivered Spitfire Pictures the official notice that, having reached total sales of 50,000 units in the United States, Foo Fighters: Back and Forth is now an “RIAA Certified Gold Music Video  - Long Form.” The DVD was released in the U.S. one month ago on June 14th and on Blu Ray Tuesday, July 12th.

RIAA certification of music videos began in 1981. Sales in the U.S. and U.S. military outposts exchanges are considered when tallying totals.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. Its members are the music labels that comprise the most vibrant record industry in the world. RIAA® members create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legitimate recorded music produced and sold in the United States.

In support of this mission, the RIAA works to protect the intellectual property and First Amendment rights of artists and music labels; conduct consumer, industry and technical research; and monitor and review state and federal laws, regulations and policies. The RIAA® also certifies Gold®, Platinum®, Multi- Platinum™ and Diamond sales awards as well as Los Premios De Oro y Platino™, an award celebrating Latin music sales.