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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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Award Artist Title Certification Date Label Format
METALLICA METALLICA May 28, 2025 BLACKENED RECORDINGS ALBUM
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METALLICA

Title: METALLICA

Certification Date: May 28, 2025

Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS

Format: ALBUM

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METALLICA CLASSIC ALBUM: METALLICA March 4, 2008 EAGLE VISION VIDEO LONGFORM
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METALLICA

Title: CLASSIC ALBUM: METALLICA

Certification Date: March 4, 2008

Label: EAGLE VISION

Format: VIDEO LONGFORM

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