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	SHIRLEY CAESAR	LIVE IN MEMPHIS	May 30, 1995	REJOICE	VIDEO LONGFORM MORE DETAILS	SHIRLEY CAESAR Title: LIVE IN MEMPHIS Certification Date: May 30, 1995 Label: REJOICE Format: VIDEO LONGFORM SHARE MORE DETAILS