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.

Award	Artist	Title	Certification Date	Label	Format
SHARE	GIPSY KINGS	BEST OF THE GIPSY KINGS	July 15, 1998	NONESUCH/ATLANTIC	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	GIPSY KINGS Title: BEST OF THE GIPSY KINGS Certification Date: July 15, 1998 Label: NONESUCH / ATLANTIC Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	GIPSY KINGS	GIPSY KINGS	May 3, 1995	ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	GIPSY KINGS Title: GIPSY KINGS Certification Date: May 3, 1995 Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS