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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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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX APOCALYPSE May 23, 2023 PARTISAN RECORDS SINGLE
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX

Title: APOCALYPSE

Certification Date: May 23, 2023

Label: PARTISAN RECORDS

Format: SINGLE

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PUBLIC ENEMY APOCALYPSE 91 ... THE ENEMY STRIKES BLACK November 26, 1991 DEF JAM ALBUM
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PUBLIC ENEMY

Title: APOCALYPSE 91 ... THE ENEMY STRIKES BLACK

Certification Date: November 26, 1991

Label: DEF JAM

Format: ALBUM

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