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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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Award Artist Title Certification Date Label Format
BIG L THE BIG PICTURE October 11, 2000 PRIORITY ALBUM
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BIG L

Title: THE BIG PICTURE

Certification Date: October 11, 2000

Label: PRIORITY

Format: ALBUM

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ELTON JOHN THE BIG PICTURE August 19, 1998 ROCKET ALBUM
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ELTON JOHN

Title: THE BIG PICTURE

Certification Date: August 19, 1998

Label: ROCKET

Format: ALBUM

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