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	PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA	PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA	January 23, 1997	COLUMBIA	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Title: PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Certification Date: January 23, 1997 Label: COLUMBIA Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA	PRESIDENTS II	January 23, 1997	COLUMBIA	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Title: PRESIDENTS II Certification Date: January 23, 1997 Label: COLUMBIA Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS