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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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REX SMITH YOU TAKE MY BREATHE AWAY July 20, 1979 COLUMBIA SINGLE
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REX SMITH

Title: YOU TAKE MY BREATHE AWAY

Certification Date: July 20, 1979

Label: COLUMBIA

Format: SINGLE

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REX SMITH SOONER OR LATER May 29, 1979 COLUMBIA ALBUM
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REX SMITH

Title: SOONER OR LATER

Certification Date: May 29, 1979

Label: COLUMBIA

Format: ALBUM

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