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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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JON B. COOL RELAX July 15, 1998 550 MUSIC ALBUM
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JON B.

Title: COOL RELAX

Certification Date: July 15, 1998

Label: 550 MUSIC

Format: ALBUM

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VARIOUS OCEAN'S RELAXING SURF January 31, 1997 UNISON ALBUM
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VARIOUS

Title: OCEAN'S RELAXING SURF

Certification Date: January 31, 1997

Label: UNISON

Format: ALBUM

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FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD RELAX January 17, 1989 ISLAND SINGLE
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FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD

Title: RELAX

Certification Date: January 17, 1989

Label: ISLAND

Format: SINGLE

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