Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Double Diamond albums were unthinkable when the RIAA launched its gold awards program in 1958. Only one album was certified gold ...
To think, the RIAA didn't have a sales award higher than gold until 1976. By Paul Grein UPDATE (Jan. 23, 2026): The Eagles got a double dose of good news on Jan. 22, when the Recording Industry ...