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	GEORGE HARRISON	THIRTY-THREE & 1/3	January 19, 1977	DARK HORSE	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	GEORGE HARRISON Title: THIRTY-THREE & 1/3 Certification Date: January 19, 1977 Label: DARK HORSE Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS