RIAA Gold "white matte" Album Award for Carly Simon album Hotcakes. Released on Jan. 11, 1974, it was certified Gold by the RIAA on Jan. 22, 1974 for one million dollars worth sold.*
The album contains the classic hits "Haven't Got Time for the Pain" and the duet with then-husband James Taylor, a cover of the Inez and Charlie Foxx song "Mockingbird". Both Simon and Taylor penned tracks on the album. The release reached #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and also charted in Australia, Canada, Japan, and the UK.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold "white matte" Album award
- In VG condition
- Presented to album producer
- Award from 1974
- All original
- "White matte" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from 1964-1974
- RIAA white matte awards numbered only 5-25 plaques worldwide for any given single/album
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Beautiful and rare collectors item for any Carly Simon fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Album award was manufactured in 1974 making it approximately 52 years old. It is presented to Richard Perry, who produced the album, along with releases from Art Garfunkel, Harry Nilsson, The Pointer Sisters, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Rod Stewart and others.
The award is in VG condition, especially considering its' 52-year-old age, with minor wear on the frame and only very minor fading of the record label and album miniature. The backing paper has some tears that have been taped to help prevent dust intrusion but is original with New York Frame & Picture Co. manufacturer sticker. Alternate hanger hardware holes are present but a period-correct wire hanger has been reinstalled on the award.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com
