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Gold & Platinum
Gold & Platinum Turns 60!
For the past 60 years, the RIAA has honored music’s best through its Gold & Platinum Awards Program. When an artist earns a Gold & Platinum certification, they join the ranks of an elite group of beloved musicians. Check out our interactive timeline to learn about the program’s storied history.
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.
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Award   | Artist | Title | Certification Date | Label | Format | |
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 SHARE | POWERMAN 5000 | TONIGHT THE STARS REVOLT! | November 15, 1999 | DREAMWORKS | ALBUM MORE DETAILS | SHARE  MORE DETAILS |
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