RIAA Gold Single award for Steve Miller track "Fly Like An Eagle". Released in May 20, 1976, the track was certified Gold by the RIAA on April 18, 1977 for one million copies sold.
This classic hit, the long version of which appeared on the album of the same name, has become a staple on classic rock radio. This shortened three minute radio edit single actually appeared on Miller's Greatest Hits 1974-78 album. The track reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the same spot on the Canadian chart. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this single*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold single award
- First presentation award from 1977
- Presented to record label executive
- In VG condition
- All original award, rebacked
- Award measures approx. 13" x 17"
- 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
- Great collectors item for any Steve Miller fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Gold Single award from 1977. That makes it approx. 46 years old. It is presented to Bruce Wendell, who was at the time Senior VP of Promotions at Capitol Records.
It is VG condition with only typical frame wear, minor mars on the plexiglass, and minor matte fading. The award has been rebacked.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com