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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
RUN-D.M.C. WALK THIS WAY (FEAT. AEROSMITH) May 21, 1993 ARISTA SINGLE
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RUN-D.M.C.

Title: WALK THIS WAY (FEAT. AEROSMITH)

Certification Date: May 21, 1993

Label: ARISTA

Format: SINGLE

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DR. DRE THE CHRONIC May 11, 1993 INTERSCOPE RECORDS ALBUM
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DR. DRE

Title: THE CHRONIC

Certification Date: May 11, 1993

Label: INTERSCOPE RECORDS

Format: ALBUM

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