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.

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Award	Artist	Title	Certification Date	Label	Format
SHARE	DRAKE	HOLD ON, WE'RE GOING HOME	May 28, 2025	CASH MONEY / YOUNG MONEY / REPUBLIC RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	DRAKE Title: HOLD ON, WE'RE GOING HOME Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: CASH MONEY / YOUNG MONEY / REPUBLIC RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	DRAKE	BEST I EVER HAD	May 28, 2025	CASH MONEY / YOUNG MONEY / REPUBLIC RECORDS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	DRAKE Title: BEST I EVER HAD Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: CASH MONEY / YOUNG MONEY / REPUBLIC RECORDS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	LIVE SHIT BINGE & PURGE	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	VIDEO BOXSET MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: LIVE SHIT BINGE & PURGE Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: VIDEO BOXSET SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	BATTERY	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: BATTERY Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	BLACKENED	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: BLACKENED Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	CREEPING DEATH	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: CREEPING DEATH Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	DON'T TREAD ON ME	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: DON'T TREAD ON ME Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	ENTER SANDMAN	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: ENTER SANDMAN Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	FADE TO BLACK	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: FADE TO BLACK Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	HARDWIRED	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: HARDWIRED Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	HERO OF THE DAY	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: HERO OF THE DAY Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	I DISAPPEAR	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: I DISAPPEAR Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	KILL 'EM ALL	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: KILL 'EM ALL Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	KING NOTHING	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: KING NOTHING Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	MASTER OF PUPPETS	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: MASTER OF PUPPETS Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	MASTER OF PUPPETS	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: MASTER OF PUPPETS Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	METALLICA	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: METALLICA Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	ONE	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: ONE Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	RELOAD	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	ALBUM MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: RELOAD Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: ALBUM SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	RIDE THE LIGHTNING	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: RIDE THE LIGHTNING Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	SAD BUT TRUE	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: SAD BUT TRUE Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	SEEK & DESTROY	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: SEEK & DESTROY Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	THE FOUR HORSEMEN	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: THE FOUR HORSEMEN Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	THE MEMORY REMAINS	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: THE MEMORY REMAINS Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	THE UNFORGIVEN	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: THE UNFORGIVEN Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	TURN THE PAGE	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: TURN THE PAGE Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	WELCOME HOME (SANITARIUM)	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: WELCOME HOME (SANITARIUM) Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	WHEREVER I MAY ROAM	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: WHEREVER I MAY ROAM Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS
SHARE	METALLICA	…AND JUSTICE FOR ALL	May 28, 2025	BLACKENED RECORDINGS	SINGLE MORE DETAILS	METALLICA Title: …AND JUSTICE FOR ALL Certification Date: May 28, 2025 Label: BLACKENED RECORDINGS Format: SINGLE SHARE MORE DETAILS