List of Platinum singles in the United Kingdom awarded before 2000

See also List of Platinum singles in the United Kingdom awarded since 2000, List of million-selling singles in the United Kingdom. On 1 April 1973 the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) launched the Certified Awards scheme for singles and albums. From then until 1988, Platinum was awarded to singles with sales or shipments of 1 million (with double or triple Platinum being introduced in 1985).

List of Platinum singles in the United Kingdom awarded before 2000

See also List of Platinum singles in the United Kingdom awarded since 2000, List of million-selling singles in the United Kingdom. On 1 April 1973 the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) launched the Certified Awards scheme for singles and albums. From then until 1988, Platinum was awarded to singles with sales or shipments of 1 million (with double or triple Platinum being introduced in 1985).