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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Award	Artist	Title	Certification Date	Label	Format
SHARE	METALLICA	ENTER SANDMAN	December 13, 2012	ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: ENTER SANDMAN Certification Date: December 13, 2012 Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	ONE	December 13, 2012	ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: ONE Certification Date: December 13, 2012 Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	FADE TO BLACK	December 13, 2012	ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: FADE TO BLACK Certification Date: December 13, 2012 Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS	December 13, 2012	ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS Certification Date: December 13, 2012 Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	MASTER OF PUPPETS	December 13, 2012	ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: MASTER OF PUPPETS Certification Date: December 13, 2012 Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	NOTHING ELSE MATTERS	December 13, 2012	ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: NOTHING ELSE MATTERS Certification Date: December 13, 2012 Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	THE DAY THAT NEVER COMES	December 13, 2012	ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: THE DAY THAT NEVER COMES Certification Date: December 13, 2012 Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	THE UNFORGIVEN	December 13, 2012	ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: THE UNFORGIVEN Certification Date: December 13, 2012 Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	ENTER SANDMAN	December 14, 2009	ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: ENTER SANDMAN Certification Date: December 14, 2009 Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	ONE	September 17, 2008	ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: ONE Certification Date: September 17, 2008 Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	UNTIL IT SLEEPS	August 6, 1996	ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: UNTIL IT SLEEPS Certification Date: August 6, 1996 Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	ENTER SANDMAN	September 30, 1991	ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: ENTER SANDMAN Certification Date: September 30, 1991 Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	ONE	July 23, 1990	ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: ONE Certification Date: July 23, 1990 Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS

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METALLICA

Title: ENTER SANDMAN

Certification Date: December 13, 2012

Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: ONE

Certification Date: December 13, 2012

Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: FADE TO BLACK

Certification Date: December 13, 2012

Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS

Certification Date: December 13, 2012

Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: MASTER OF PUPPETS

Certification Date: December 13, 2012

Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: NOTHING ELSE MATTERS

Certification Date: December 13, 2012

Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: THE DAY THAT NEVER COMES

Certification Date: December 13, 2012

Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: THE UNFORGIVEN

Certification Date: December 13, 2012

Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: ENTER SANDMAN

Certification Date: December 14, 2009

Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: ONE

Certification Date: September 17, 2008

Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: UNTIL IT SLEEPS

Certification Date: August 6, 1996

Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: ENTER SANDMAN

Certification Date: September 30, 1991

Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: ONE

Certification Date: July 23, 1990

Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP

Format: SINGLE