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	J. COLE	FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS	May 14, 2020	DREAMVILLE / ROC NATION	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	J. COLE Title: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS Certification Date: May 14, 2020 Label: DREAMVILLE / ROC NATION Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS	December 13, 2012	ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS Certification Date: December 13, 2012 Label: ATLANTIC RECORDS / ELEKTRA RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS