RIAA Gold 45 "white matte" award for Looking Glass track "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)" presented to The Looking Glass. This single was released on Jan. 1, 1970 and certified Gold by the RIAA on August 9, 1972 for one million copies sold.*
Released as a single off the group's self-titled debut album, the track went to #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box and Canadian RPM charts in 1972. It also charted in Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and South Africa, becoming the group's most successful song.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold 45 white matte award
- Made in 1972
- Presented to The Looking Glass
- In VG condition
- All original
- "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"
- Great, rare collector's item for any Looking Glass 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 54 years old. It is presented to The Looking Glass.
Despite its' age, the award is in VG to Excellent condition. There is wear on the wood frame as is expected but the record label, matte, presentation plate, and record disc are in excellent shape. The backing paper is original with New York Frame & Picture Co. manufacturer sticker. The hanger wire has been replaced with the screw eyes inserted in new holes.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com