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Gold & Platinum

RIAA’s historic Gold® & Platinum® Program defines success in the recorded music industry.

Originally conceived to honor artists and track sound recording sales, Gold & Platinum Awards have come to stand as a benchmark of success for any artist—whether they’ve just released their first song or Greatest Hits album. Check out our interactive timeline to learn about the program’s storied history.

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* The website lists include only solo titles. An artist’s overall totals may be higher when collaborations and featured works are also counted.

Most Recent
Most Recent RIAA Gold & Platinum Program RIAA Premios de Oro y Platino Program Top Tallies Artists
Award Artist Title Label Format Certification Date Actions
badge DI level 0 SLY & THE FAMILY STONE HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME EPIC SINGLE February 11, 2025
badge DI level 0
Artist
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
Title
HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME
Label
EPIC
Format
SINGLE
Certification Date
February 11, 2025
badge ST level 0 MUNGO JERRY IN THE SUMMERTIME JANUS SINGLE August 31, 1970
badge ST level 0
Artist
MUNGO JERRY
Title
IN THE SUMMERTIME
Label
JANUS
Format
SINGLE
Certification Date
August 31, 1970