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The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 13:  Happy birthday to Peter Gabriel, born today in 1950! The English singer-songwriter, musician, and humanitarian rose to prominence as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock band Genesis. Gabriel embarked on a successful solo career after leaving Genesis in 1975. As a solo artist, Peter Gabriel has released several critically acclaimed albums, known for their innovative soundscapes, thought-provoking lyrics, and groundbreaking use of technology in music production and performance. His self-titled debut album, released in 1977,...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 30: Happy birthday to Phil Collins, born today in 1951! The renowned British musician gained fame as the drummer and later lead vocalist for the progressive rock band Genesis. His solo career soared with iconic hits such as "In the Air Tonight" and "Against All Odds," cementing his status as a music legend. Beyond his musical endeavors, Collins has ventured into acting, philanthropy, and authorship, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his talent and versatility. Who had...

People ask us all the time which awards have the most value to collectors, and what attributes make them most valuable. It first needs to be said, to mince a popular cliché, that value is in the eye of the beholder or, in this case, collector. And despite our main article photo depicting rising stacks of gold, collectors cannot depend on any collectible increasing in value. With that disclaimer out of the way, we'll take a stab at some advice given what we have seen in our own extensive number of sales and the marketplace generally, focusing on the last five...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 19: Happy birthday to Dolly Parton, born today in 1946! The singer, songwriter, actress, author, and philanthropist is one of the most celebrated country music artists and has had a long and successful career spanning several decades. Some of Dolly Parton's most well-known songs include "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," "9 to 5," and "Coat of Many Colors." She has received numerous awards for her contributions to music, including multiple Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll...

On March 16, 1999 the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the organization that issues Gold, Platinum and other music sales certifications, held a special ceremony in New York City. The affair was organized to celebrate the launch of the organization's brand new RIAA Diamond Award program, designed to recognize albums which have achieved the milestone of selling 10 million copies or more in the U.S.  Check out this YouTube™ video telling the story of the RIAA Diamond Award and its' 1999 launch (Also, subscribe to our YouTube channel here for more content about music and collectibles): The RIAA created...