{"product_id":"black-sabbath-debut-riaa-platinum-album-award","title":"Black Sabbath debut RIAA Platinum Album Award","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA Platinum Album Award for the self-titled debut album from Black Sabbath\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eReleased on May 15, 1970, it was certified Platinum by the RIAA for one million copies sold on Oct. 13, 1986.* Remember iconic Sabbath lead singer John Michael \"Ozzy\" Osbourne (1948-2025) with this award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe debut album for the group featured title track \"Black Sabbath\", \"The Wizard\", \"N.I.B.\" and a cover of \"Evil Woman\", a song originally recorded by Minnesota–based band Crow. The album reached #23 on the Top 200 Album chart and reached #8 in Australia, Germany, and the UK. It also charted in Canada and some other European countries. While the album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1971 for 500,000 copies sold, it remained in Gold status until 1986 thus the \"flower hologram\" style RIAA was the first Platinum award issued for the release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncludes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA Platinum Album award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward made in 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented to Warner Bros. Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown as a RIAA \"flower hologram\" award, they were made from 1986-89\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward measures approx. 17\" x 21”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecollectors item for any Black Sabbath fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE insured shipping to continental U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Item Description: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis RIAA Platinum Album award was manufactured in 1986, making it approx. 40 years old. It is presented to Warner Bros. Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis award is in VG condition with minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. The backing board is original with minor tears but still has its' Fitzgerald Hartley manufacturer sticker. The sawtooth hanger has been changed but otherwise the award is all original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in knowing more about RIAA awards and what makes them great to add to your collection? Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide\u003c\/em\u003e free plus a 15% discount code \u003ca class=\"text-link\" title=\"Get RIAA Award Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/pages\/subscribe-and-get-free-musicgoldmine-riaa-and-record-award-guide\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinally, a word on photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Goldmine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48629122007272,"sku":"R2788s","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/black-sabbath-debut-riaa-platinum-album-award-bill-ward-sabbath-geezer-butler-hard-rock-heavy-metal-record-music-goldmine-musicgoldmine-624.jpg?v=1780887813","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/black-sabbath-debut-riaa-platinum-album-award","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}