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	BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN	THE WILD, THE INNOCENT, & THE E STREET SHUFFLE	July 23, 1999	COLUMBIA	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Title: THE WILD, THE INNOCENT, & THE E STREET SHUFFLE Certification Date: July 23, 1999 Label: COLUMBIA Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS