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"It might not be the same as having a big gold record on the wall, but the Recording Industry Association of America has issued its first gold, platinum, and multiplatinum certifications for digital downloads.

"The awards are a sign of a maturing online music market, and a clear message that the business has a long way to go before reaching full mainstream status.

"The standards for reaching certification are much lower online, reflecting the fact that far fewer consumers buy music online, and that online sales remain just a small fraction of the overall music business."

John Borland. From Gold Records to Gold MP3s. News.com. Oct. 27, 2004.

See also:
Andy Sullivan. OutKast Tops First Digital-Music Sales Awards. Reuters. Oct. 27, 2004.

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