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.

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Award	Artist	Title	Certification Date	Label	Format
SHARE	JAY-Z & R. KELLY	UNFINISHED BUSINESS	December 1, 2004	ISLAND DEF JAM / JIVE RECORDS	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	JAY-Z & R. KELLY Title: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Certification Date: December 1, 2004 Label: ISLAND DEF JAM / JIVE RECORDS Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	EPMD	UNFINISHED BUSINESS	October 16, 1989	FRESH RECORDS	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	EPMD Title: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Certification Date: October 16, 1989 Label: FRESH RECORDS Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	BLACKBYRDS	UNFINISHED BUSINESS	April 12, 1977	FANTASY	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	BLACKBYRDS Title: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Certification Date: April 12, 1977 Label: FANTASY Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS

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JAY-Z & R. KELLY

Title: UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Certification Date: December 1, 2004

Label: ISLAND DEF JAM / JIVE RECORDS

Format: ALBUM

EPMD

Title: UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Certification Date: October 16, 1989

Label: FRESH RECORDS

Format: ALBUM

BLACKBYRDS

Title: UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Certification Date: April 12, 1977

Label: FANTASY

Format: ALBUM