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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 KELLY CLARKSON BREAKAWAY RCA ALBUM May 23, 2007
badge ST level 6
Artist
KELLY CLARKSON
Title
BREAKAWAY
Label
RCA
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
May 23, 2007
badge DI level 0 KELLY CLARKSON BREAKAWAY RCA SINGLE February 5, 2005
badge DI level 0
Artist
KELLY CLARKSON
Title
BREAKAWAY
Label
RCA
Format
SINGLE
Certification Date
February 5, 2005
badge ST level 1 ART GARFUNKEL BREAKAWAY COLUMBIA ALBUM November 21, 1986
badge ST level 1
Artist
ART GARFUNKEL
Title
BREAKAWAY
Label
COLUMBIA
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
November 21, 1986