RIAA Gold Album award for Dave Mason's self-titled album Dave Mason. Released in October 1974, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA on Oct. 7, 1976 for 500,000 copies sold.* Remember Dave Mason (1946–2026) with this award.
The fourth solo album from former Traffic member Mason featured "Show Me Some Affection," "Every Woman," and a cover of the Jimi Hendrix track "All Along the Watchtower". The album reached #25 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and #31 on the Canada Top Albums chart.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Album award
- Award from 1977
- Presented to Columbia Records A&R Dept.
- Original with minor restoration
- In VG condition
- Known as a "floater" award because the components appear to "float" above the matte, they were made from 1975-1981. RIAA "floater" awards numbered only 25-50 plaques worldwide for any given single/album
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Great collector's item for any Dave Mason fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Album award was made in 1977, making it about 49 years old. It is presented to Columbia Records A&R Department.
This award is in Very Good condition with wear on the frame and minor fading of the album miniature. The award has been rematted with an exact match charcoal colored, pebble texture matte. Construction details indicate it was made by the New York Frame & Picture Co. Due to the rematting the award has been rebacked.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com