RIAA Gold Album award for Fleetwood Mac album Behind The Mask. The album was released on April 10, 1990 and was certified Gold for 500,000 sold on July 19, 1990.
This was the band's first release after guitarist Lindsey Buckingham departed the band and was replaced by Billy Burnette and Rick Vito. Buckingham did play guitar on the title track however. The single "Save Me" featuring lead vocals by Christine McVie made the top 40 in the U.S. and UK. The album went to #1 in the UK, #18 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, and also did well in many other world markets. See image above for the RIAA sales certification of this album*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Album award
- In VG condition
- First presentation award from 1990
- Presented to assistant producer
- All original with manufacturer sticker
- Known as a RIAA "R hologram" award, they were produced 1990-97
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Beautiful collectors item for Fleetwood Mac fan
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- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Gold award made in 1990 making it approximately 34 years old. It is presented to Tim McCarthy, who is credited as assistant producer of the album.
The award is in VG condition with only minor mars on its frame and plexiglass. It also has its original backing with Fitzgerald Hartley manufacturer's sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com