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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 0 SOUND CITY - REAL TO REEL SOUND CITY RCA VIDEO LONGFORM June 27, 2013
badge ST level 0
Artist
SOUND CITY - REAL TO REEL
Title
SOUND CITY
Label
RCA
Format
VIDEO LONGFORM
Certification Date
June 27, 2013
badge ST level 1 GERRY RAFFERTY CITY TO CITY UNITED ARTISTS ALBUM June 20, 1978
badge ST level 1
Artist
GERRY RAFFERTY
Title
CITY TO CITY
Label
UNITED ARTISTS
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
June 20, 1978