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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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APRIL WINE THE NATURE OF THE BEAST September 21, 1982 CAPITOL ALBUM
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APRIL WINE

Title: THE NATURE OF THE BEAST

Certification Date: September 21, 1982

Label: CAPITOL

Format: ALBUM

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APRIL WINE HARDER...FASTER October 22, 1981 CAPITOL ALBUM
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APRIL WINE

Title: HARDER...FASTER

Certification Date: October 22, 1981

Label: CAPITOL

Format: ALBUM

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