| Cámara Argentina de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas | |
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Official logo of CAPIF |
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| Abbreviation | CAPIF |
| Formation | June 25, 1958 |
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Association |
| Purpose/focus | Trade organization protecting music production companies' interests |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires |
| Location | Argentina |
| Director Ejecutivo | Javier Delupí[1] |
| Main organ | Comisión Directiva |
| Affiliations | IFPI |
| Website | www.capif.org.ar |
The Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers (Spanish: Cámara Argentina de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas, CAPIF) is an Argentine organization member of the IFPI, which represents the music industry in the country. It is a nonprofit organization integrated by multinational and independent record labels.[2]
In January 1980, CAPIF gave the first certifications in gold and platinum. From that time until December 31, 2000, the criteria for certification were:[3]
Singles:
Long plays & cassettes (albums):
Compilation albums:
The criteria for certification were changed as of January 1, 2001. CAPIF certification criteria for albums since that date are:
Compilation albums are not eligible for certification. Singles no longer certified in Argentina.
Non-album formats:
| Format | Gold | Platinum |
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| Digital downloads | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Music DVD | 4,000 | 8,000 |
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