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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.

Most Recent
Most Recent RIAA Gold & Platinum Program RIAA Premios de Oro y Platino Program Top Tallies Artists
Award Artist Title Label Format Certification Date Actions
badge ST level 0 BLACK OAK ARKANSAS HIGH ON THE HOG ATCO ALBUM January 6, 1976
badge ST level 0
Artist
BLACK OAK ARKANSAS
Title
HIGH ON THE HOG
Label
ATCO
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
January 6, 1976
badge ST level 0 BLACK OAK ARKANSAS RAUNCH 'N' ROLL ATCO ALBUM November 6, 1975
badge ST level 0
Artist
BLACK OAK ARKANSAS
Title
RAUNCH 'N' ROLL
Label
ATCO
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
November 6, 1975
badge ST level 0 BLACK OAK ARKANSAS BLACK OAK ARKANSAS ATCO ALBUM October 8, 1974
badge ST level 0
Artist
BLACK OAK ARKANSAS
Title
BLACK OAK ARKANSAS
Label
ATCO
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
October 8, 1974