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.
Who was the first gospel artist to have a platinum album? What is the answer
Staind's second album ("Break the Cycle") released in 2001 was certified Gold Platinum and quadruple Platinum.J Lo (Jennifer Lopez)
"Tha Carter III" is certified 3x Platinum in the U.S.
The eagles
The first female country singer to reach platinum status was Crystal Gale. She reached this status with her album "We Must Believe in Magic" in 1977.
Yes, Drake's album "Certified Lover Boy" was certified platinum upon its release.
Yes, Lifehouse's first album, No Name Face, has been certified platinum.
The album Red River Blue was certified platinum by the RIAA for shipments of 1 million copies.
Back In Black
His Album,Hustler's Pome was Certified Gold by the Riaa.Thes Song "We Fly High" was Certified Platinum Digital.The Ringtone "We Fly High" Went Platinum also........about 3x Now to date.
No Name Face
Who was the first gospel artist to have a platinum album? What is the answer
Keyshia Cole's first album is called "The Way It Is." It was released in 2005 and was certified platinum. Since then, Keyshia Cole has released four more albums.
Yes, Plies has achieved platinum status with his album "The Real Testament" which was certified platinum by the RIAA.
Not platinum yet, but on March 5, 2010, the album was certified Gold by RIAA for sales of 500,000 in the US.
Staind's second album ("Break the Cycle") released in 2001 was certified Gold Platinum and quadruple Platinum.J Lo (Jennifer Lopez)
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified Journey's "Revelation" album as platinum. The RIAA awards platinum certification for albums that have sold over one million copies in the United States.