1981 Polydor Japan label award for Whitesnake album Come An' Get It. This "Gold Disc" award is presented in recognition of sales of this album in Japan.
Released in April 1981, this early Whitesnake album featured singer David Coverdale's previous Deep Purple bandmates Ian Paice and Jon Lord among the lineup. It featured the singles "Don't Break My Heart Again" and "Would I Lie to You". It became Whitesnake's highest-charting release in the UK at the time, rising to #25. It also charted in the Japan, U.S., and several European countries. A great piece of early Whitesnake memorabilia.
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Item Highlights:
- Polydor Japan label "Gold Disc" award celebrating Whitesnake album Come An' Get It (Note: Not an RIAA award)
- In VG condition
- Award dated 1981
- All original with dark velvet matte
- Measures approx. 17.5" x 24"
- Great collectors item for any Whitesnake fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a label award made in 1981. This award is all original and in VG condition with velvet matte in excellent condition, very minor tarnishing of the gold disc, and only a couple of very minor mars on the frame. The award has a glass front and a cloth string hanger, as is often seen on Japanese awards.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com