The MaRIAA Vault
Delve into Mariah Carey’s impressive collection of gold, platinum, and diamond records. Learn about the albums and singles that have achieved these prestigious certifications and solidified her status as a music icon.
Mariah Carey currently holds the record for being the most certified female artist in the USA, with a total of 75 million album certifications. It’s worth noting that there may be additional certifications that are pending or overdue, but these need to be requested by the respective label or artist for the specific song or album. Below are some of Mariah Carey’s latest certifications:
JUNE 14,2024
HEARTBREAKER
2X PLATINUM
To mark the release of Rainbow’s 25th Anniversary Edition, Mariah Carey celebrates a new milestone: 2 million equivalent units sold in the US. This achievement brings her total US sales across all formats to 155.7 million.
DECEMBER 8, 2023
HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING
PLATINUM
Despite never being officially released as a commercial single or achieving notable chart recognition, this album track has garnered the love it rightly deserves. With a remarkable equivalent single sale count of 1 million in the United States alone, the song has proven its widespread appeal and resonated strongly with listeners, defying its initial lack of commercial promotion.
DECEMBER 8, 2023
MERRY CHRISTMAS
9X PLATINUM
Although the continuous holiday airplay falls just short of granting this timeless album Diamond status, “Merry Christmas” inches closer each year to securing Mariah Carey her third Diamond album award.
DECEMBER 8, 2023
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU
14X PLATINUM
As time progresses, it’s uncertain what could surpass the potential of this song becoming the most certified in history. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has firmly established its enduring presence, consistently reigning atop the Global Hot 100 and Global Spotify charts throughout the year. Achieving 14 million equivalent single sales in the US alone is a remarkable accomplishment, solidifying the song’s lasting impact and cultural significance.
Certifications to date...
Source: riaa.com
| AWARD | ARTIST | TITLE | CERTIFICATION DATE | LABEL | FORMAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | HEARTBREAKER | 14-Jun-24 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING | 8-Dec-23 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| 9X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | MERRY CHRISTMAS | 8-Dec-23 | COLUMBIA | ALBUM |
| 14X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU | 8-Dec-23 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | O HOLY NIGHT | 8-Dec-23 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | THANK GOD I FOUND YOU | 31-Aug-23 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| 4X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | ONE SWEET DAY | 31-Aug-23 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | LOVE TAKES TIME | 31-Aug-23 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| 3X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | HERO | 31-Aug-23 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| 6X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | FANTASY | 31-Aug-23 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | ANYTIME YOU NEED A FRIEND | 31-Aug-23 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| 2X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | MY ALL | 17-Nov-22 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| 6X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | #1'S | 17-Nov-22 | COLUMBIA | ALBUM |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | CAN'T LET GO | 17-Nov-22 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | I DON'T WANNA CRY | 17-Nov-22 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| 7X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | EMANCIPATION OF MIMI | 26-Sep-22 | DEF JAM RECORDINGS | ALBUM |
| 3X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | TOUCH MY BODY | 26-Sep-22 | DEF JAM RECORDINGS | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | MEMOIRS OF AN IMPERFECT ANGEL | 26-Sep-22 | DEF JAM RECORDINGS | ALBUM |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | UP OUT MY FACE | 26-Sep-22 | DEF JAM RECORDINGS | SINGLE |
| 6X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | WE BELONG TOGETHER | 26-Sep-22 | DEF JAM RECORDINGS | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | BABYFACE & MARIAH CAREY | EVERY TIME I CLOSE MY EYES | 30-Mar-22 | EPIC | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | BUSTA RHYMES & MARIAH CAREY | I KNOW WHAT YOU WANT (FEAT. FLIPMODE SQUAD) | 27-Mar-22 | J RECORDS | SINGLE |
| 5X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | ALWAYS BE MY BABY | 27-Mar-22 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | WITHOUT YOU | 27-Mar-22 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | I'LL BE THERE (FEAT. TREY LORENZ) | 27-Mar-22 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | CHRISTMAS (BABY PLEASE COME HOME) | 27-Mar-22 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| 2X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | HONEY | 27-Mar-22 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| 11X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | DAYDREAM | 27-Mar-22 | COLUMBIA | ALBUM |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN | 27-Mar-22 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | BREAKDOWN (FEAT. KRAYZIE BONE &WISH BONE) | 27-Mar-22 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY & WHITNEY HOUSTON | WHEN YOU BELIEVE | 27-Mar-22 | ARISTA / COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY & LUTHER VANDROSS | ENDLESS LOVE | 20-Apr-21 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | DON'T FORGET ABOUT US | 19-Nov-20 | DEF JAM RECORDINGS | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | BYE BYE | 19-Nov-20 | DEF JAM RECORDINGS | SINGLE |
| 3X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | OBSESSED | 19-Nov-20 | DEF JAM RECORDINGS | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | VISION OF LOVE | 9-Oct-19 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | EMOTIONS | 9-Oct-19 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| 2X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | GREATEST HITS | 9-Oct-19 | LEGACY | ALBUM |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | THE REMIXES | 9-Oct-19 | COLUMBIA | ALBUM |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | SHAKE IT OFF | 31-Jul-19 | DEF JAM RECORDINGS | SINGLE |
| 2X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | #BEAUTIFUL | 21-Jul-17 | DEF JAM RECORDINGS | SINGLE |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | MERRY CHRISTMAS II YOU | 11-Jan-11 | ISLAND | ALBUM |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | E=MC2 | 8-Jul-08 | ISLAND | ALBUM |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | THE ADVENTURES OF MIMI | 8-May-08 | LIVE NATION | VIDEO LONGFORM |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | #1'S | 7-Jul-05 | COLUMBIA | VIDEO LONGFORM |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | IT'S LIKE THAT | 6-Jun-05 | ISLAND | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | CHARMBRACELET | 9-Jan-03 | ISLAND | ALBUM |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | GLITTER (SOUNDTRACK) | 16-Oct-01 | VIRGIN RECORDS | ALBUM |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | LOVERBOY | 14-Aug-01 | VIRGIN RECORDS | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | AROUND THE WORLD | 23-May-00 | COLUMBIA | VIDEO LONGFORM |
| 5X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | BUTTERFLY | 15-Dec-99 | COLUMBIA | ALBUM |
| 9X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | MARIAH CAREY | 15-Dec-99 | COLUMBIA | ALBUM |
| 3X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | RAINBOW | 3-Dec-99 | COLUMBIA | ALBUM |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | I STILL BELIEVE | 17-Mar-99 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| DIAMOND | MARIAH CAREY | MUSIC BOX | 5-Nov-97 | COLUMBIA | ALBUM |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | MTV UNPLUGGED | 1-Nov-96 | SONY MUSIC VIDEO | VIDEO LONGFORM |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | MARIAH CAREY AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN | 17-Apr-96 | SONY MUSIC VIDEO | VIDEO LONGFORM |
| 4X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | MTV UNPLUGGED | 13-Dec-94 | COLUMBIA | ALBUM |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | HERE IS MARIAH CAREY | 17-Oct-94 | COLUMBIA | VIDEO LONGFORM |
| 4X PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | EMOTIONS | 27-Sep-94 | COLUMBIA | ALBUM |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | DREAMLOVER | 22-Sep-93 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
| PLATINUM | MARIAH CAREY | THE FIRST VISION | 26-Mar-91 | SONY MUSIC VIDEO | VIDEO LONGFORM |
| GOLD | MARIAH CAREY | SOMEDAY | 12-Feb-91 | COLUMBIA | SINGLE |
