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	JOHN DENVER	THE BEST OF JOHN DENVER LIVE	April 6, 2016	COLUMBIA / LEGACY	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	JOHN DENVER Title: THE BEST OF JOHN DENVER LIVE Certification Date: April 6, 2016 Label: COLUMBIA / LEGACY Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	JOHN DENVER	ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH: THE BEST OF JOHN DENVER	August 25, 2003	MADACY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	JOHN DENVER Title: ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH: THE BEST OF JOHN DENVER Certification Date: August 25, 2003 Label: MADACY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS