Although Michael Jackson isn’t with us anymore, his album Thriller lives on throughout eternity. The legendary singer’s album is still talked about in even the smallest circles of musicheads. MJ is simply undeniable, his music shaped and molded the future artist we seen today. To top things off, Thriller has gone platinum 30-damn-times. The rare air that Jackson is in is only known to that man.
RIAA has brought those stats to life today as it marks his feat, posthumously. Remember, Thriller dropped on November 30, 1982.
RIAA chairman and CEO Cary Sherman made a statement about this otherworldly feat.
“RIAA has awarded Gold & Platinum records on behalf of the music business for nearly 60 years, but this is the first time an artist has crossed the 30X multi-Platinum plateau. We are honored to celebrate the unique status of Thriller in Gold & Platinum history. What an exceptional achievement and testament to Thriller’s enduring spot in our hearts and musical history.”