We Are the World becomes multi-platinum

“We Are the World” creates recording history by becoming the first multi-platinum single, with certifications across Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum categories.

The milestone underlines both the commercial demand for the record and the scale of public support for USA for Africa. It stands as one of the defining music-industry charity moments of the 1980s.

This page should eventually include certification dates, sales figures and fundraising totals.