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	BOOTS RANDOLPH	BOOTS WITH STRINGS	February 18, 1969	MONUMENT	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	BOOTS RANDOLPH Title: BOOTS WITH STRINGS Certification Date: February 18, 1969 Label: MONUMENT Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	BOOTS RANDOLPH	YAKETY SAX	February 7, 1967	MONUMENT	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	BOOTS RANDOLPH Title: YAKETY SAX Certification Date: February 7, 1967 Label: MONUMENT Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS