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2 unusual facts about British Phonographic Industry


La Revancha del Tango

In October 2010 the album was certified Gold by the BPI for sales of 100,000+ in the UK.

The Dollar Album

Despite containing five Top 40 singles and a television advertising campaign, the album itself did not fare as well as expected, though it still became their biggest seller, peaking at no.18 (their highest charting album) and was certified Silver by the BPI.


Appleton discography

On 24 February 2003, the sisters released their debut album "Everything's Eventual", which charted at No. 9 in the United Kingdom and was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry for over 100,000 copies sold.

Gowers Review of Intellectual Property

The British Phonographic Industry and prominent musicians, such as Cliff Richard and Ian Anderson, had lobbied for an extension to 95 years, matching the length of copyright provided in the USA; other musicians, such as Dave Rowntree of Blur provided counteropinions.

The Who 1985 and 1988 reunions

On 8 February 1988, the band reformed once more for a three-song set for that year's BPI Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall, having been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Phonographic Industry.


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