RIAA Digital Gold Single Award for MIKA's hit track "Grace Kelly". Released on Jan. 6, 2007 the single was by April 15, 2009 certified Digital Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 downloads and streams.
The track, which appeared on his album Life In Cartoon Motion, topped the singles chart in the UK and many European and other countries, while peaking at #57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It went 2x Platinum in the UK and Gold or Platinum in many other countries as well. See image above for the RIAA sales certification of the track*.
Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos
Item Highlights:
- RIAA "serial number bar hologram" Digital Gold single award with "3D" album art details
- In VG condition
- First presentation award made in 2009
- Presentation to music industry executive
- All original with manufacturers sticker
- Letter of provenance included
- Known as a "RIAA digital single award" with a serial number hologram, they were made from 2003 to present
- Large and impressive award measures 19.5" x 31"
- Great collectors item for MIKA fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This large and colorful RIAA Digital Gold award is a first presentation award that would have been manufactured in 2009, making it 13 years old. The RIAA launched its Digital Single Award program in 2003 to include digital downloads and streams of tracks to determine the award certification level.
The award is presented to Jerry Blair, a record executive who held roles at CBS, Chrysalis, and Columbia Records. Blair played a key role in the success of artists including MIKA, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, George Michael, Will Smith and many others. The award is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Blair's son, who later took possession of his father's awards and memorabilia (see image of letter, son's name is redacted on image, buyer will receive unredacted copy).
This award is in VG condition with minor frame wear. The award was made by Jewel Box Platinum and their manufacturer sticker appears on the back of the award.
Interested in knowing more about RIAA awards and what makes them great to add to your collection? Subscribe to our free bi-weekly newsletter and get our 55-page MusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide free plus a 15% discount code here.
Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one: Please do not buy this item if you want a brand new piece of memorabilia. These are historical artifacts from the year they were produced. As a result they may show signs of wear. Frankly, if you see a 20 to 50-year-old award purported to be in 100% perfect condition, it might be too good to be true. After all, an antique should have "good' wear. If not, you might want to question the piece.
As to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.
Finally, a word on photos: Our photos are zoomable so you can get a very good look. Do let us know if you want photos of any other details on our pieces and we'll be happy to provide.
*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com