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	GLORIA ESTEFAN AND MIAMI SOUND MACHINE	CONGA	May 29, 2025	EPIC RECORDS, A DIVISION OF SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	GLORIA ESTEFAN AND MIAMI SOUND MACHINE Title: CONGA Certification Date: May 29, 2025 Label: EPIC RECORDS, A DIVISION OF SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	GLORIA ESTEFAN & MIAMI SOUND MACHINE	CONGA	September 11, 1989	EPIC	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	GLORIA ESTEFAN & MIAMI SOUND MACHINE Title: CONGA Certification Date: September 11, 1989 Label: EPIC Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS