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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 JOHN LENNON PLASTIC ONO BAND APPLE ALBUM January 28, 1971
badge ST level 0
Artist
JOHN LENNON
Title
PLASTIC ONO BAND
Label
APPLE
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
January 28, 1971
badge ST level 0 PLASTIC ONO BAND PLASTIC ONO BAND - LIVE PEACE IN TORONTO APPLE ALBUM March 17, 1970
badge ST level 0
Artist
PLASTIC ONO BAND
Title
PLASTIC ONO BAND - LIVE PEACE IN TORONTO
Label
APPLE
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
March 17, 1970