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	LUIS FONSI & DADDY YANKEE	DESPACITO	August 19, 2024	UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATIN ENTERTAINMENT / EL CARTEL RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	LUIS FONSI & DADDY YANKEE Title: DESPACITO Certification Date: August 19, 2024 Label: UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATIN ENTERTAINMENT / EL CARTEL RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	LUIS FONSI & DADDY YANKEE	DESPACITO	January 6, 2020	UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATINO / REPUBLIC RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	LUIS FONSI & DADDY YANKEE Title: DESPACITO Certification Date: January 6, 2020 Label: UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATINO / REPUBLIC RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS