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	MC FADDEN & WHITEHEAD	MC FADDEN & WHITEHEAD	August 16, 1979	PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	MC FADDEN & WHITEHEAD Title: MC FADDEN & WHITEHEAD Certification Date: August 16, 1979 Label: PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	MC FADDEN & WHITEHEAD	AIN'T NO STOPPIN' US NOW	July 27, 1979	PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	MC FADDEN & WHITEHEAD Title: AIN'T NO STOPPIN' US NOW Certification Date: July 27, 1979 Label: PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS