50 Cent, Lauryn Hill, Green Day, The Weeknd, Drake and More Earn New U.K. Certifications

On Friday November 29, The British Phonographic industry announced that 13 albums and 62 singles earned new certifications representing streams and sales as measured by the Official Charts Company.  The certifications, which span multiple genres and decades, reflect the continued success and longevity of these artists in the competitive UK market.

Albums

Green Day’s Greatest Hits – God’s Favorite Band (Reprise) has been awarded a Platinum 2x certification, signifying over 600,000 units sold in the UK since its release in November 17, 2017. This marks another significant achievement for the American punk rock band, whose influence continues to resonate globally. Similarly, 50 Cent’s Best Of (Polydor/UMR) also achieved Platinum 2x status, reflecting strong ongoing sales for the hip-hop artist’s iconic compilation, released in March 2017.

The Weeknd’s The Highlights (Republic Records/XO) has achieved a Platinum 4x certification, further cementing the Canadian artist’s position as one of the most successful pop acts in recent years. Released in February 2021, the album continues to perform strongly across streaming platforms and physical sales.

Meanwhile, Arctic Monkeys’ 2006 debut Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not (Domino Recordings) has earned a staggering Platinum 8x certification. This is a testament to the enduring popularity of the Sheffield band, whose breakthrough album remains a cornerstone of British indie rock. Released in January 2006, the album continues to be a fan favorite and a staple in the UK music scene.

Two more recent releases have earned their place in the UK’s certification history. Ghost’s Prequelle (Loma Vista) earned a Silver certification, signifying 60,000 units sold, following its October 2023 release. The Swedish rock band’s blend of theatrical metal and melodic hooks continues to find a growing fanbase. Similarly, Inhaler’s debut It Won’t Always Be Like This (Polydor), released in July 2021, earned Silver status after achieving significant success on the UK charts.

Singles with Gold, Platinum, and Silver Certifications

Several iconic singles have also achieved new certifications in the UK. Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)”and 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” continue to resonate with UK audiences, with multiple certifications marking their continued popularity.

Ghost’s “Mary on a Cross”, Azealia Banks’ “212”, and Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” each reached Platinum 2x status, confirming their ongoing relevance in the modern music landscape. These tracks, along with the likes of Tory Lanez’s “Say It” and Avenged Sevenfold’s “Hail to the King”, represent some of the most iconic songs of the 2010s and early 2020s.

Other standout singles include Britney Spears’ “Toxic”, which earned Platinum 3x certification, and The Weeknd’s “Call Out My Name” which also achieved Platinum 2x status. Oasis’s classic hit “Wonderwall” reached Platinum 8x certification, underscoring the enduring legacy of one of the UK’s most successful rock bands.

Additionally, several singles have been awarded Gold certifications, including Clairo’s “Sofia”, Juice WRLD’s “Lean Wit Me”, and Taylor Swift’s “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince”, all of which continue to dominate streaming and chart performance.

Longstanding Hits with Silver Status

Silver certifications were also awarded to a range of influential singles that have stood the test of time. Highlights include Celine Dion’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”, Jimmy Cliff’s “You Can Get It If You Really Want It”, and Paolo Nutini’s“Let Me Down Easy”.

Artists like Wham, The Smiths, and Blur also saw multiple singles achieve Platinum 3x certifications, with “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham! leading the charge. Their continued relevance in the UK music market shows the lasting power of classic pop and indie tracks.

For more updates on music certifications in the UK, be sure to check back for the official annual Spotify Wrapped and BPI certification reports as they become available.

See full list of certifications below:

Albums

1. Green Day – Greatest Hits – God’s Favorite Band (Platinum 2x) – Album
2. 50 Cent – Best Of (Platinum 2x) – Album
3. Weeknd – The Highlights (Platinum 4x) – Album
4. Arctic Monkeys – Whatever People Say I Am That’s What I’m Not (Platinum 8x) – Album
5. Ghost – Prequelle (Silver) – Album
6. Inhaler – It Won’t Always Be Like This (Silver) – Album
7. Score – Atlas (Silver) – Album
8. En Vogue – The Very Best Of (Silver) – Album
9. Daniel O’Donnell – Stand Beside Me – Live In Concert (Silver) – Album
10. Busted – Greatest Hits 2.0 (Silver) – Album
11. Calvin Harris – 96 Months (Silver) – Album
12. Nines – Crop Circle 2 (Gold) – Album
13. Various Artists – A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector (Platinum) – Album

Singles

1. Tame Impala – Elephant (Gold) – Single
2. Tory Lanez – Say It (Gold) – Single
3. Avenged Sevenfold – Hail To The King (Gold) – Single
4. Phillipa Soo/Hamilton Cast – Helpless (Gold) – Single
5. Clairo – Sofia (Gold) – Single
6. Oasis – Married With Children (Gold) – Single
7. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – If I Had A Gun (Gold) – Single
8. Taylor Swift – Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince (Gold) – Single
9. Etta James – I’d Rather Go Blind (Gold) – Single
10. Charli XCX – 360 (Gold) – Single
11. Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani (Gold) – Single
12. Adam Port/Stryv/Keinemusik – Move (Gold) – Single
13. Specials – Ghost Town (Platinum) – Single
14. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie – Endless Love (Platinum) – Single
15. OMC – How Bizarre (Platinum) – Single
16. D-Block Europe/Adz/Lil Pino/LB – Nassty (Platinum) – Single
17. Juice WRLD – Lean Wit Me (Platinum) – Single
18. Michael Bublé – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Platinum) – Single
19. Ella Henderson & Tom Grennan – Let’s Go Home Together (Platinum 2x) – Single
20. Ginuwine – Pony (Platinum 2x) – Single
21. Weeknd – Call Out My Name (Platinum 2x) – Single
22. Azealia Banks Ft Lazy Jay – 212 (Platinum 2x) – Single
23. Madonna – Hung Up (Platinum 2x) – Single
24. Lauryn Hill – Doo Wop (That Thing) (Platinum 2x) – Single
25. Britney Spears – Toxic (Platinum 3x) – Single
26. Script – Breakeven (Platinum 3x) – Single
27. Travis Scott – Sicko Mode (Platinum 3x) – Single
28. Britney Spears – Baby One More Time (Platinum 4x) – Single
29. Paolo Nutini – Let Me Down Easy (Silver) – Single
30. Susan Boyle – Wild Horses (Silver) – Single
31. Jimmy Cliff – You Can Get It If You Really Want It (Silver) – Single
32. Arctic Monkeys – My Propeller (Silver) – Single
33. Annenmaykantereit/Giant Rooks – Tom’s Diner (Silver) – Single
34. Jay-Z/Kanye West/Mr Hudson – Why I Love You (Silver) – Single
35. Notch – Nuttin Nuh Go So (Silver) – Single
36. Celine Dion – Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (Silver) – Single
37. Tavares/High Fashion – Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel/Feelin’ (Silver) – Single
38. Alcemist & Coco – Stan Smith (Silver) – Single
39. Kendrick Lamar – Rich Spirit (Silver) – Single
40. Bear’s Den – Above The Clouds Of Pompeii (Silver) – Single
41. Adele – To Be Loved (Silver) – Single
42. Polo G – Finer Things (Silver) – Single
43. Super-Hi & Neeka – Following The Sun (Silver) – Single
44. Rick Ross/Drake/French Montana – Stay Schemin’ (Silver) – Single
45. Adventures Of Stevie V – Dirty Cash (Silver) – Single
46. Einstein Baby Lullaby Academy – Baby Lullaby Music (Silver) – Single
47. Floyymenor & Cris Mj – Gata Only (Silver) – Single
48. Giggs Ft Dave – Incredible Sauce (Silver) – Single
49. Noah Kahan – Orange Juice (Silver) – Single
50. Cyril – Stumblin’ In (Silver) – Single
51. Sabrina Carpenter – Juno (Silver) – Single
52. Gracie Abrams – That’s So True (Silver) – Single
53. Smiths – The Sound Of (Platinum 3x) – Album
54. Wham – Wake Me Up Before You Go Go (Platinum 3x) – Single
55. Blur – Song 2 (Platinum 3x) – Single
56. Oasis – Wonderwall (Platinum 8x) – Single
57. Jax/Dod/Wroldsen/Blackout Cr – Won’t Forget You (Silver) – Single
58. Youngboy Never Broke Again – Make No Sense (Silver) – Single
59. My Chemical Romance – The Ghost Of You (Silver) – Single
60. Tyler The Creator/Youngboy/Ty – Wusyaname (Silver) – Single
61. Perrie – Forget About Us (Silver) – Single
62. Zach Bryan – Sun To Me (Silver) – Single