Federation of the Italian Music Industry
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The Federation of the Italian Music Industry (FIMI) is an umbrella organization that keeps track of virtually all aspects of the music recording industry in Italy
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It was established in 1992, when major corporate labels left the previously existing organization, the Associazione Fonografici Italiani (AFI). During the following years, most of the Italian record labels left AFI to enter the newborn organization. As of 2011, FIMI represents 2,500 companies operating in the music business.
FIMI is a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and of the Italian employers' federation, Confindustria
. Its main purpose is to protects the interests of the Italian record industry.
Starting from 1995, the Federation of the Italian Music Industry also provides the Italian official albums chart. In 1997, FIMI also became the provider of the Italian official singles chart. Due to the decrease of CD single
s sales in Italy, FIMI replaced its physical singles chart with a digital download
s chart—based on legal Internet and mobile downloads—on 1 January 2008.
In July 2011, Enzo Mazza has been confirmed as FIMI chairman.
The Federation of the Italian Music Industry compiled its first albums chart in March 1995. Issued on 7 March 1995, it was based on sales between 23 February 1995 and 3 March 1995. This period coincided with the first week of sales for the albums released by the 45th Sanremo Music Festival contestants, the most important music event in Italy. The first number-one album was Bruce Springsteen
's Greatest Hits
.
Between 1995 and 2009, the FIMI Albums Chart was based on data provided by Nielsen. Starting from January 2010, the FIMI Albums Chart's positions have been derived from GfK Retail and Technology Italia
sales data. The chairman of the Federation of the Italian Music Industry, Enzo Mazza, explained this decision declairing that "the long-time partnership with Nielsen, started in 1995, was satisfying, but in a moment marked by a deep transformation and innovation of the market, we thought that the service offered by Nielsen was no more adequate".
In 1995, the chart was based on data digitally gathered by 130 sellers. The number of sellers was later increased and, as of 2011, the chart is based on the number of copies sold between Monday to Sunday by a subset of 3,400 retailers. Starting from 14 October 2011, the FIMI Albums Chart also includes digital sales.
's "Barrel of a Gun".
Compiled by Nielsen
, the chart listed the best-selling physical singles in Italy, but on 1 January 2008 it was replaced by the Top Digital Download, listing the best-selling digital singles. The last number one on the physical FIMI Singles Chart was "The Singles Collection" by Vasco Rossi
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, the chart was based on data provided by 10 digital stores. The first number-one single was "Sei nell'anima" by Gianna Nannini
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Due to the decrease of CD singles sales in Italy, on 1 January 2008 the Top Digital Download became the Italian official singles chart, replacing the chart based on physical sales.
Note: Multi-platinum refers to album which has been sold more than 120,000 copies but not yet sold over 300,000 copies.
Note: Multi-platinum refers to single which has been sold more than 60,000 copies, whether on CD format or downloads.
Note: Multi-platinum refers to Music DVDs which has been sold more than 40,000 copies.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
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It was established in 1992, when major corporate labels left the previously existing organization, the Associazione Fonografici Italiani (AFI). During the following years, most of the Italian record labels left AFI to enter the newborn organization. As of 2011, FIMI represents 2,500 companies operating in the music business.
FIMI is a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and of the Italian employers' federation, Confindustria
Confindustria
Confindustria is the Italian employers' federation, founded in 1910. It groups together more than 113,000 voluntary member companies, accounting for nearly 4,200,000 individuals. It aims to help Italy's economic growth, assisting, in doing so, its members...
. Its main purpose is to protects the interests of the Italian record industry.
Starting from 1995, the Federation of the Italian Music Industry also provides the Italian official albums chart. In 1997, FIMI also became the provider of the Italian official singles chart. Due to the decrease of CD single
CD single
A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
s sales in Italy, FIMI replaced its physical singles chart with a digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
s chart—based on legal Internet and mobile downloads—on 1 January 2008.
In July 2011, Enzo Mazza has been confirmed as FIMI chairman.
FIMI Albums Chart
In September 1994, the chairman of the Federation of the Italian Music Industry, Caccia Dominioni, announced for the first time the intention to estabilish an albums chart in order to replace the previously existing ones, considered unreliable due to their compiling methods.The Federation of the Italian Music Industry compiled its first albums chart in March 1995. Issued on 7 March 1995, it was based on sales between 23 February 1995 and 3 March 1995. This period coincided with the first week of sales for the albums released by the 45th Sanremo Music Festival contestants, the most important music event in Italy. The first number-one album was Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
's Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits (Bruce Springsteen album)
Greatest Hits is Bruce Springsteen's first compilation album, released February 27, 1995 on Columbia Records. It is a collection of some of Springsteen's hit singles and popular album tracks through the years and four extra numbers at the end, mostly recorded with the E Street Band in 1995...
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Between 1995 and 2009, the FIMI Albums Chart was based on data provided by Nielsen. Starting from January 2010, the FIMI Albums Chart's positions have been derived from GfK Retail and Technology Italia
GfK
The GfK Group, established in 1934 as Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung is Germany's largest market research institute, and the fourth largest market research organisation in the world, after Nielsen Company, Kantar Group, and IMS Health...
sales data. The chairman of the Federation of the Italian Music Industry, Enzo Mazza, explained this decision declairing that "the long-time partnership with Nielsen, started in 1995, was satisfying, but in a moment marked by a deep transformation and innovation of the market, we thought that the service offered by Nielsen was no more adequate".
In 1995, the chart was based on data digitally gathered by 130 sellers. The number of sellers was later increased and, as of 2011, the chart is based on the number of copies sold between Monday to Sunday by a subset of 3,400 retailers. Starting from 14 October 2011, the FIMI Albums Chart also includes digital sales.
FIMI Compilations Chart
In March 1995, algonside the FIMI Albums Chart, the Federation of the Italian Music Industry also began the FIMI Compilations Chart, listing the best-selling albums by various artists. These albums are not included in the FIMI Albums Chart. The first number-one was Sanremo '95, released by RTI Music and featuring some of the songs performed during the 45th Sanremo Music Festival.FIMI Singles Chart
In 1997, the Federation of the Italian Music Industry also started an official singles chart. The first number-one single was Depeche ModeDepeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
's "Barrel of a Gun".
Compiled by Nielsen
Nielsen
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, the chart listed the best-selling physical singles in Italy, but on 1 January 2008 it was replaced by the Top Digital Download, listing the best-selling digital singles. The last number one on the physical FIMI Singles Chart was "The Singles Collection" by Vasco Rossi
Vasco Rossi
Vasco Rossi , also known as Vasco or with the nickname Il Blasco, is an Italian singer-songwriter. During his career, he has published 25 albums and has written over 150 songs, as well as lyrics for other artists...
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FIMI DVD Chart
The Italian DVD Chart was established by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry in October 2003. The first Italian DVD Chart listed only the first ten positions, and was headed by Sting's Inside the Songs of Sacred. As of July 2011, it lists the 20 best-selling music DVDs in Italy, and is compiled by ACNielsenACNielsen
ACNielsen is a global marketing research firm, with worldwide headquarters in New York City. Regional headquarters for North America are located in Schaumburg, Illinois. As of May 2010, it is part of The Nielsen Company.-History:...
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Top Digital Download
On 10 April 2006, FIMI published the first chart listing the best-selling digital singles in Italy. Compiled by Nielsen SoundScanNielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan is an information and sales tracking system created by Mike Fine and Mike Shalett. Soundscan is the official method of tracking sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada...
, the chart was based on data provided by 10 digital stores. The first number-one single was "Sei nell'anima" by Gianna Nannini
Gianna Nannini
Gianna Nannini is an Italian female singer-songwriter and pop musician. She may be best known for her 1986 song "Bello e Impossibile".-Personal life:...
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Due to the decrease of CD singles sales in Italy, on 1 January 2008 the Top Digital Download became the Italian official singles chart, replacing the chart based on physical sales.
Sales certification
Sales requirements for music recordings in Italy for domestic and international repertoire is in the same levels.Albums
| Certification | Before 2005 | Before 2008 | Before 2009 | Since 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 50,000 | 40,000 | 35,000 | 30,000 |
| Platinum | 100,000 | 80,000 | 70,000 | 60,000 |
| Diamond | 500,000 | 400,000 | 350,000 | 300,000 |
Note: Multi-platinum refers to album which has been sold more than 120,000 copies but not yet sold over 300,000 copies.
Singles
Single certification was established in 1999.| Certification | Before 2005 | Before 2009 | Since 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 25,000 | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| Platinum | 50,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 |
Note: Multi-platinum refers to single which has been sold more than 60,000 copies, whether on CD format or downloads.
Music DVDs
| Certification | Before 2009 | Since 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 15,000 | 10,000 |
| Platinum | 30,000 | 20,000 |
Note: Multi-platinum refers to Music DVDs which has been sold more than 40,000 copies.