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	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	ENTER SANDMAN	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: ENTER SANDMAN Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS 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: ENTER SANDMAN

Certification Date: September 30, 1991

Label: ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP

Format: SINGLE

METALLICA

Title: ENTER SANDMAN

Certification Date: May 28, 2025

Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS

Format: SINGLE