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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 6 JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KING LIVE AT THE TROUBADOUR HEAR MUSIC VIDEO LONGFORM December 5, 2018
badge ST level 6
Artist
JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KING
Title
LIVE AT THE TROUBADOUR
Label
HEAR MUSIC
Format
VIDEO LONGFORM
Certification Date
December 5, 2018
badge ST level 0 JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KING LIVE AT THE TROUBADOUR HEAR MUSIC ALBUM August 25, 2010
badge ST level 0
Artist
JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KING
Title
LIVE AT THE TROUBADOUR
Label
HEAR MUSIC
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
August 25, 2010
badge ST level 1 JAMES TAYLOR LIVE AT THE BEACON THEATRE COLUMBIA MUSIC VIDEO VIDEO LONGFORM May 10, 2000
badge ST level 1
Artist
JAMES TAYLOR
Title
LIVE AT THE BEACON THEATRE
Label
COLUMBIA MUSIC VIDEO
Format
VIDEO LONGFORM
Certification Date
May 10, 2000
badge ST level 2 JAMES TAYLOR LIVE COLUMBIA ALBUM January 31, 1997
badge ST level 2
Artist
JAMES TAYLOR
Title
LIVE
Label
COLUMBIA
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
January 31, 1997