RIAA Gold Single 45 "white matte" award for Al Green track "Look What You Done For Me". The track was released in March 1972 and certified Gold by the RIAA on April 28, 1972 for one million copies sold.*
"Look What You Done For Me" was the first single off of Green's 1972 album I'm Still in Love with You. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Hot Soul Singles charts. It also helped the album peak at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and #1 on the R&B Albums chart.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Single "white matte" award
- In VG condition
- Award from 1972
- Presented to London Records
- All original components but rematted (see details below)
- RIAA "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. 13" x 17"
- Beautiful and very rare collector's item for any Al Green fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Single white matte award was made in 1972, making it about 58 years old. It is presented to London Records, Inc.
The award is in Very Good condition, considering its age. It has undergone minor restoration with the matte being replaced. The award was rebacked due to the matte replacement.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com