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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Award	Artist	Title	Certification Date	Label	Format
SHARE	DAMN YANKEES	DAMN YANKEES	August 17, 1994	WARNER BROS.	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	DAMN YANKEES Title: DAMN YANKEES Certification Date: August 17, 1994 Label: WARNER BROS. Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	DAMN YANKEES	DON'T TREAD	October 20, 1992	WARNER BROS.	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	DAMN YANKEES Title: DON'T TREAD Certification Date: October 20, 1992 Label: WARNER BROS. Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	DAMN YANKEES	HIGH ENOUGH	January 18, 1991	WARNER BROS.	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	DAMN YANKEES Title: HIGH ENOUGH Certification Date: January 18, 1991 Label: WARNER BROS. Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS

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DAMN YANKEES

Title: DAMN YANKEES

Certification Date: August 17, 1994

Label: WARNER BROS.

Format: ALBUM

DAMN YANKEES

Title: DON'T TREAD

Certification Date: October 20, 1992

Label: WARNER BROS.

Format: ALBUM

DAMN YANKEES

Title: HIGH ENOUGH

Certification Date: January 18, 1991

Label: WARNER BROS.

Format: SINGLE