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	LOU REED	ROCK 'N' ROLL ANIMAL	May 1, 1978	RCA	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	LOU REED Title: ROCK 'N' ROLL ANIMAL Certification Date: May 1, 1978 Label: RCA Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS