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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Award	Artist	Title	Certification Date	Label	Format
SHARE	BEYONCE	THE LION KING: THE GIFT	December 17, 2024	PARKWOOD ENTERTAINMENT / COLUMBIA	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	BEYONCE Title: THE LION KING: THE GIFT Certification Date: December 17, 2024 Label: PARKWOOD ENTERTAINMENT / COLUMBIA Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	SOUNDTRACK	THE LION KING (ORIGINAL CAST)	January 17, 2007	WALT DISNEY	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	SOUNDTRACK Title: THE LION KING (ORIGINAL CAST) Certification Date: January 17, 2007 Label: WALT DISNEY Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	SOUNDTRACK	THE LION KING	September 13, 1995	DISNEYLAND	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	SOUNDTRACK Title: THE LION KING Certification Date: September 13, 1995 Label: DISNEYLAND Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS

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Title: THE LION KING: THE GIFT

Certification Date: December 17, 2024

Label: PARKWOOD ENTERTAINMENT / COLUMBIA

Format: ALBUM

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Title: THE LION KING (ORIGINAL CAST)

Certification Date: January 17, 2007

Label: WALT DISNEY

Format: ALBUM

SOUNDTRACK

Title: THE LION KING

Certification Date: September 13, 1995

Label: DISNEYLAND

Format: ALBUM