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	NINETEEN TEN FRUITGUM COMPANY	INDIAN GIVER	March 31, 1969	BUDDAH	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	NINETEEN TEN FRUITGUM COMPANY Title: INDIAN GIVER Certification Date: March 31, 1969 Label: BUDDAH Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS