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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. Additional tally lists coming soon.

Most Recent
Most Recent RIAA Gold & Platinum Program RIAA Premios de Oro y Platino Program Top Tallies
Award Artist Title Label Format Certification Date Actions
badge ST level 0 BLACKBYRDS ACTION FANTASY ALBUM December 28, 1977
badge ST level 0
Artist
BLACKBYRDS
Title
ACTION
Label
FANTASY
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
December 28, 1977
badge ST level 0 BLACKBYRDS UNFINISHED BUSINESS FANTASY ALBUM April 12, 1977
badge ST level 0
Artist
BLACKBYRDS
Title
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Label
FANTASY
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
April 12, 1977
badge ST level 0 BLACKBYRDS CITY LIFE FANTASY ALBUM April 9, 1976
badge ST level 0
Artist
BLACKBYRDS
Title
CITY LIFE
Label
FANTASY
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
April 9, 1976