RIAA Gold Album Award for Nelson album After The Rain. The album was released on June 26, 1990 and was certified Gold by the RIAA on Sept. 26, 1990 for 500,000 copies sold.*
The twin sons of 50s star Ricky Nelson found success with their debut album, which included the Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" and #6 track "After the Rain". The album peaked at #17 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and also did well in Australia, Canada and Sweden. By 1998 the album was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for two million copies sold.*
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Album award
- In VG to Excellent condition
- All original award made in 1990
- Presented to DGC Records
- Known as a "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Fantastic collectors item for any Nelson fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Award was manufactured in 1990, making it about 36 years old. It is presented to DGC Records (David Geffen Co.).
This award is in VG to Excellent condition with only very minor mars on the plexiglass and frame. The award is all original with Fitzgerald Hartley manufacturer sticker. The original sawtooth hanger has been replaced with a wire hanger.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com