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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 DI level 9 METALLICA ENTER SANDMAN BLACKENED RECORDINGS SINGLE May 28, 2025
badge DI level 9
Artist
METALLICA
Title
ENTER SANDMAN
Label
BLACKENED RECORDINGS
Format
SINGLE
Certification Date
May 28, 2025
badge MT level 0 METALLICA ENTER SANDMAN ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS SINGLE December 13, 2012
badge MT level 0
Artist
METALLICA
Title
ENTER SANDMAN
Label
ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS
Format
SINGLE
Certification Date
December 13, 2012
badge ST level 0 METALLICA ENTER SANDMAN ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP SINGLE September 30, 1991
badge ST level 0
Artist
METALLICA
Title
ENTER SANDMAN
Label
ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP
Format
SINGLE
Certification Date
September 30, 1991