RIAA Gold LP white matte award for Rolling Stones album Aftermath. This album was released on April 15, 1966 and certified Gold by the RIAA on August 9, 1966 for $1 million worth sold.
The album that brought the world the Stones classics "Under My Thumb" and "Paint It Black". Brian Jones contributed parts on a wide range of instruments for the album, from Appalachian dulcimer to sitar, along with playing guitar and harmonica. The album, building on the success of their previous album's hit "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" also firmly cemented Jagger and Richards as a hit-producing songwriting team, going to #1 in almost every major music market worldwide. By 1989 it was certified Platinum by the RIAA for one million copies sold.*
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold LP award with white matte, gold disc, album miniature, and gold info plate
- First presentation award made in 1966
- Presented to London Records
- In VG condition
- All original, rebacked
- "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 collector's item for any Rolling Stones fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold LP white matte award would have been made in 1966, making it approx. 58 years old. The award is presented to London Records, Inc.
The award is in Very Good condition, especially considering its age. There are some typical but very minor scratches on the frame, the gold disc has a few very minor mars and the matte has a couple of small spots. This award has been rebacked since it was probably opened at some point for a repair.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com