Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ becomes first album certified platinum in U.S. 40 years ago today (Feb 24 1976)


Video: 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 (Remastered)'

(Tuesday, February 17, 1976) — The Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) album became the first album in the U.S. to be certified platinum, for at least one million copies sold. The new award was conceived because high sales meant too many artists were winning gold records.