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.

Award	Artist	Title	Certification Date	Label	Format
SHARE	METALLICA	RELOAD	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: RELOAD Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	LOAD	June 9, 2003	ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: LOAD Certification Date: June 9, 2003 Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS