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	ALAN O'DAY	UNDERCOVER ANGEL	June 28, 1977	ATLANTIC	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	ALAN O'DAY Title: UNDERCOVER ANGEL Certification Date: June 28, 1977 Label: ATLANTIC Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS