Sociedad de Productores de Fonogramas
The Sociedad de Productores de Fonogramas , SOPROFON for short, is an association of the Ecuadorian and international phonogram manufacturers represented in Ecuador to present the local music industry and the fight against piracy in the South American country. The organization is a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry .
Limits to the award of phonograms
| Award | until December 31, 2006 | since January 1, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
 gold
|
3,000 | 7,500 |
 platinum
|
6,000 | 15,000 |
 2 × platinum
|
12,000 | 30,000 |
| ... | ||
The allocation rules are based on the date of first publication. The awards are based on sales.