Recording Industry Association of America_RIAA
- Country: United States
- Type: Organization
- Website: www.riaa.com
- Update: 05-02
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a U.S. trade organization founded in 1952 by a group of record companies and distributors. The RIAA is involved in collecting, administering and distributing music licenses and royalties, as well as certifying gold and platinum albums and singles in the United States.