Mar 18, 2011

Lady Gaga Makes U.S. Digital Sales History

Lady Gaga Makes U.S. Digital Sales History

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), has recognized Lady Gaga as the highest-certified artist in digital sales history. 

Her multi-platinum hits “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “Bad Romance,” “Paparazzi,” and “LoveGame” have sold 20 million downloads in the U.S. to date. This number doesn’t include sales of Gaga’s other multi-million sellers “Telephone” feat. Beyoncé, “Alejandro” and “Born This Way,” which are yet to receive a certification from RIAA.

The breakdown of her successful sales, printed in the RIAA's FEBRUARY Gold & Platinum certifications report, went as follows:

🏆 "Just Dance" 6x multi-Platinum
🏆 "Poker Face" 5x multi-Platinum
🏆 "Bad Romance" 4x multi-Platinum
🏆 "Paparazzi" 3x multi-Platinum
🏆 "Love Game" 2x multi-Platinum

Pop stars Rihanna and Taylor Swift are not far behind with singles certifications of 19 million and 18.5 million, respectively.