Al Stewart Year Of The Cat 1977 Janus Records award. Released in late 1976, the album produced the hit title track, which reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, while the album peaked at #5 on the Top 200 Albums chart. The release was, in fact, certified Platinum by the RIAA in March 1977 for selling one million units, dating this award to that time. (Note: This is not a RIAA award).
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Item Highlights:
- Janus Records label "platinum" one million sold album award
- In VG condition
- Award dates from 1977
- Heavy solid wood frame award
- Presented to radio personality and executive
- Letter of provenance included (see image)
- Award measures approx. 18" x 24"
- Great collector's item for any Al Stewart fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a Janus Records label award that would have been manufactured around 1977 making it about 47 years old. It is presented to David Kraham, a DJ and radio music director active in the 70s and 80s, including at KJOY in California. A notarized letter of provenance from Kraham is included with this award (see image).
The award is in VG condition with all original components. It has some typical mars on the frame and some minor matte fading. It has tears on its' backing paper (taped to help prevent dust intrusion) and the original manufacturer sticker is present.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com