In the mid-1970s, the recording industry association of america (r.i.a.a.) created the category of the platinum record to recognize albums that sold 1 million copies. what was the very first album that was awarded platinum status by the r.i.a.a.?
In 1976, RIAA introduced the platinum certification, first awarded to the Eagles compilation album Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) on 24 February 1976, and to Johnnie Taylor's single "Disco Lady" on 22 April 1976.
