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RIAA's May Gold & Platinum Awards
June 7, 2018 | Gold & Platinum
In May, RIAA certified 201 Song Awards and 37 Album Awards.
RIAA's April Gold & Platinum Tally
May 3, 2018 | Gold & Platinum
In April, RIAA certified 162 Song Awards and 45 Album Awards.
Going For The Gold (Album)
April 25, 2018 | Gold & Platinum
Think it’s easy for an artist to break through in 2018? According to one recent estimate, there were 150,000+ albums released in 2017 that sold at least one physical or digital copy. We decided to review Gold & Platinum album certifications for albums released since January 1, 2017 through June 13, 2018. …
RIAA's March Gold & Platinum Tally
April 5, 2018 | Gold & Platinum
In March, RIAA certified 199 Song Awards and 75 Album Awards.
RIAA KICKS OFF 60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF GOLD & PLATINUM AWARDS
March 12, 2018 | Gold & Platinum
First Ever Gold Record Bestowed On March 14th, 1958
ELVIS PRESLEY'S RIAA CERTIFIED ALBUM SALES MORE THAN 146.5 MILLION UNITS
March 8, 2018 | Gold & Platinum
Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, and RCA Records acknowledge the astounding ongoing impact of the music and artistry of Elvis Presley, whose all time RIAA certified album awards in the US now top 146.5 million units.
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RIAA's January Gold & Platinum Tally
February 12, 2018 | Gold & Platinum
In January, RIAA certified 104 Song Awards and 17 Album Awards.
“Despacito” Makes RIAA History
January 31, 2018 | Gold & Platinum
First Latin Song To Achieve Diamond In 60 Years Of Gold & Platinum Awards
RIAA Recognizes 2017’s Gold & Platinum Top Certified Albums and Songs
January 3, 2018 | Gold & Platinum
In 2017, RIAA certified a total of 1,671 Song Awards and 404 Album Awards. Below we recognize the top certified songs and albums released in 2017.