Reinhard Mey's Award Tally Set to Double After Sales Data Review

German music legend Reinhard Mey is experiencing a remarkable surge in accolades, with his career total of Gold records set to more than double. The beloved singer-songwriter, known for hits like "Über den Wolken," has been awarded 21 Goldene Schallplatten throughout his decades-long career. Now, following a thorough review of his past album sales data, an additional 23 awards, including Gold, Platinum, and triple Gold, are being retroactively granted. This surprising update, confirmed by both the musician's spokesperson and the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI), is attributed to gaps in the historical data. Sources close to Mey suggest that the artist, now 83, has always been more focused on his music than on the business side, stating, "He makes his songs with joy and love." The re-evaluation was prompted by observations within his team that Mey received multiple gold records up until the mid-1970s and again in the last 25 years, but seemingly fewer between 1975 and 2000, despite releasing successful albums during that period. A deep dive into the data by his record label, Universal Music, and chart-tracking company GfK revealed that Mey had earned significantly more awards than previously recognized. These additional honors are particularly linked to releases from his time with the Intercord label, which was later acquired by EMI, and then by Universal Music. The BVMI clarified that the awarding of Gold records is a voluntary honor by labels, with the association providing authenticity certificates. This retroactive recognition celebrates Mey's enduring musical legacy and ensures his discography accurately reflects his commercial success.

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He makes his songs with joy and love.