RIAA Gold Album award for Parliament album The Clones Of Dr. Funkenstein presented to lead vocalist and group leader George Clinton. Released on July 20, 1976, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA on Oct. 19, 1976 for 500,000 copies sold.*
The fifth album from funk master George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and company produced two singles, "Do That Stuff" and "Dr. Funkenstein". It featured horn arrangements by Fred Wesley, who was a member of James Brown's band. The album reached #3 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart and #20 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, becoming Parliament's second Gold album.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Album award
- In VG condition
- Award from 1976
- Presented to Parliament leader George Clinton
- Known as a "floater" award because the components appear to "float" above the matte, they were made from 1975-1981. RIAA "floater" awards numbered only 25-50 plaques worldwide for any given single/album
- Award measures 17" x 21"
- Great collectors item for any Parliament and George Clinton fan
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Detailed Item Description: This is a RIAA Gold Album award that was manufactured in 1976, making it approximately 49 years old. The award is presented to Parliament leader and vocalist George Clinton.
This award is in VG condition with frame wear and mars on the plexiglass and it appears to have been restored. It has been rebacked and scratches on the presentation plate indicate it has likely been repaired internally (it is fairly clear that the presentation plate came loose, and perhaps other components as well). The construction of this award tells us it was made by the New York Frame & Picture Co. and all components appear correct. All that said, this is still a great looking artist-presented award for a hard-to find title.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com