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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 ST level 0 NIGHT RANGER GREATEST HITS MCA ALBUM July 19, 1994
badge ST level 0
Artist
NIGHT RANGER
Title
GREATEST HITS
Label
MCA
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
July 19, 1994
badge ST level 0 NIGHT RANGER THE BIG LIFE MCA ALBUM October 14, 1987
badge ST level 0
Artist
NIGHT RANGER
Title
THE BIG LIFE
Label
MCA
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
October 14, 1987
badge ST level 1 NIGHT RANGER 7 WISHES MCA ALBUM November 15, 1985
badge ST level 1
Artist
NIGHT RANGER
Title
7 WISHES
Label
MCA
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
November 15, 1985
badge ST level 1 NIGHT RANGER MIDNIGHT MADNESS MCA ALBUM June 19, 1984
badge ST level 1
Artist
NIGHT RANGER
Title
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
Label
MCA
Format
ALBUM
Certification Date
June 19, 1984