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	MARILYN MC COO & BILLY DAVIS, JR.	I HOPE WE GET TO LOVE IN TIME	February 17, 1977	ABC	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	MARILYN MC COO & BILLY DAVIS, JR. Title: I HOPE WE GET TO LOVE IN TIME Certification Date: February 17, 1977 Label: ABC Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	MARILYN MC COO & BILLY DAVIS, JR.	YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A STAR	November 30, 1976	ABC	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	MARILYN MC COO & BILLY DAVIS, JR. Title: YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A STAR Certification Date: November 30, 1976 Label: ABC Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS