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	ARETHA FRANKLIN	I NEVER LOVED A MAN THE WAY I LOVE YOU	June 13, 1967	ATLANTIC	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	ARETHA FRANKLIN Title: I NEVER LOVED A MAN THE WAY I LOVE YOU Certification Date: June 13, 1967 Label: ATLANTIC Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	ARETHA FRANKLIN	I NEVER LOVED A MAN THE WAY I LOVE YOU	June 13, 1967	ATLANTIC	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	ARETHA FRANKLIN Title: I NEVER LOVED A MAN THE WAY I LOVE YOU Certification Date: June 13, 1967 Label: ATLANTIC Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS