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	ARETHA FRANKLIN	I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER	October 11, 1968	ATLANTIC	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	ARETHA FRANKLIN Title: I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER Certification Date: October 11, 1968 Label: ATLANTIC Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	DIONNE WARWICK	I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER	February 15, 1968	SCEPTER	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	DIONNE WARWICK Title: I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER Certification Date: February 15, 1968 Label: SCEPTER Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS