RIAA Gold Album Award for the self-titled album from Gipsy Kings. Released on Nov. 14, 1988 in the U.S., the album was certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 copies sold on March 12, 1990.
The third album from the Flamenco/Rumba Catalana group made an impact in the U.S., Canada, Europe and various other countries besides their native France. The track "Inspiration" was featured in the season five Miami Vice episode "World Of Trouble," which aired in June of 1988. This and other promotion helped drive healthy sales and by 1995 the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for one million copies sold. See image above for RIAA sales certifications of this album*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Album award
- In VG condition
- First presentation award from 1990
- Presented to music industry executive
- All original backing with manufacturer label
- Known as a RIAA "R hologram" award, they were made from from 1990-97
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Great collector's item for any Gipsy Kings fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Album award is a first presentation award that would have been manufactured in 1990, making it approximately 35 years old. It is presented to a music industry executive. Their name is obscured only in photos for privacy.
The award is all original with Ill-Eagle Enterprises manufacturer's sticker on its back. It is in VG condition, with only minor mars on the frame and plexiglass.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com