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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 DI level 2 CARMEN TWILLIE CIRCLE OF LIFE WALT DISNEY RECORDS SINGLE June 30, 2025
badge DI level 2
Artist
CARMEN TWILLIE
Title
CIRCLE OF LIFE
Label
WALT DISNEY RECORDS
Format
SINGLE
Certification Date
June 30, 2025
badge DI level 0 CARMEN TWILLIE AND LEBO M. CIRCLE OF LIFE/NANTS' INGONYAMA WALT DISNEY RECORDS SINGLE March 17, 2023
badge DI level 0
Artist
CARMEN TWILLIE AND LEBO M.
Title
CIRCLE OF LIFE/NANTS' INGONYAMA
Label
WALT DISNEY RECORDS
Format
SINGLE
Certification Date
March 17, 2023
badge DI level 0 ELTON JOHN CIRCLE OF LIFE WALT DISNEY RECORDS SINGLE November 30, 2020
badge DI level 0
Artist
ELTON JOHN
Title
CIRCLE OF LIFE
Label
WALT DISNEY RECORDS
Format
SINGLE
Certification Date
November 30, 2020