RIAA Gold video award for Judas Priest 1988 Priest... Live! long form music video presented to Judas Priest. Released in 1987, it was certified Gold by the RIAA for 25,000 units "or retail value over $1,000,000" sold on Feb. 17, 1988.
The video, which was a companion to the live album, captured the entire show which took place at the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas on June 27, 1986. The live version of "Heading Out to the Highway" includes separate guitar solos by K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton not on the original studio version, and "Breaking the Law" has an additional Downing solo. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this long form video*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold video sales award from the "flower hologram" period
- In Excellent condition
- Award made in 1987
- Presented to Judas Priest
- All original with manufacturer sticker
- Award measures 13" x 17"
- Letter of provenance included
- RIAA "flower hologram" awards were made from from 1986-1989
- Great collectors item for any fan of Judas Priest
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is an official RIAA Gold video "flower hologram" award. One of the best features of this award is that it is presented to Judas Priest.
The award was made in 1988 making it approx. 35 years old. It is in Excellent condition with only very minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. It has its' original backing paper with Creative Glassics manufacturer label.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com