RIAA Gold LP white matte award for War album All Day Music presented to War group member Charles Miller. Released in November 1971, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA on June 26, 1972 for one million dollars worth sold. Remember War member Charles Miller (1939-1980) with this award.
Featuring the Billboard R&B chart hits "Slipping Into Darkness" (also known as "Slippin' Into Darkness") which was tied for the most weeks on the chart in 1972. The track also became a RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum single. "Baby Brother" also charted off the album. See the RIAA certification for this album in the image above.*
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold LP white matte award
- First presentation award from 1972
- Presented to War group member
- In Good to VG condition
- "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"
- Fantastic rare collector's item for any War fan
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- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold LP award was made in 1974, making it about 50 years old. The award is presented to Charles Miller, a member of War who played flute, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, percussion, and sang vocals.
This award is in Good to Very Good condition, especially considering its age. There are some mars on the wood frame, as is expected, along with minor staining of the matte and album miniature fading. Its backing paper has some tears but is original and does have its' original New York Frame & Picture Co. manufacturer sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com