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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.

 
 

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BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD RETROSPECT April 12, 1989 ATCO ALBUM
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BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD

Title: RETROSPECT

Certification Date: April 12, 1989

Label: ATCO

Format: ALBUM

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LINDA RONSTADT A RETROSPECTIVE November 13, 1978 CAPITOL ALBUM
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LINDA RONSTADT

Title: A RETROSPECTIVE

Certification Date: November 13, 1978

Label: CAPITOL

Format: ALBUM

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