What was the first certified platinum album?

Answer 1

The RIAA established the Platinum Record in 1975. The first album that was award this was "The Eagles: Their Greatest Hits" which sold in excess of 25 million copies. "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" was NOT an industry award but was established in house by the record company to recognize Irony Butterfly's album sales since there was nothing that existed to recognize their sales and more of a marketing ploy.

Answer 2

http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinum.php?content_selector=historyx "Johnny Taylor's "Disco Lady" is the first Platinum® single. The first Platinum™ album certified by the RIAA® was The Eagles' Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975."

Answer 3

all of metallica albums went platinum.so first is Kill,emAll

Answer 4

Let's Get small by Steve Martin

Answer 5

Michael Jackson