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	HECTOR LAVOE	A MAN AND HIS MUSIC	November 4, 2008	FANIA	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	HECTOR LAVOE Title: A MAN AND HIS MUSIC Certification Date: November 4, 2008 Label: FANIA Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	HECTOR LAVOE	EL CANTANTE - THE ORIGINALS	November 4, 2008	FANIA	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	HECTOR LAVOE Title: EL CANTANTE - THE ORIGINALS Certification Date: November 4, 2008 Label: FANIA Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS