{"product_id":"carly-simon-hotcakes-riaa-gold-album-award-rare","title":"Carly Simon Hotcakes RIAA Gold Album Award - RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA Gold \"white matte\" Album Award for Carly Simon album \u003cem\u003eHotcakes\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eReleased on Jan. 11, 1974, it was certified Gold by the RIAA on Jan. 22, 1974 for one million dollars worth sold.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album contains the classic hits \"Haven't Got Time for the Pain\" and the duet \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewith then-husband James Taylor, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ecover of the Inez and Charlie Foxx song \"Mockingbird\".  Both Simon and Taylor penned tracks on the album. The release reached #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and also charted in Australia, Canada, Japan, and the UK. \u003c\/span\u003e\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 Gold \"white matte\" Album award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented to album producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward from 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"White matte\" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from 1964-1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA white matte awards numbered only 5-25 plaques worldwide for any given single\/album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward measures approx. 17\" x 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful and rare collectors item for any Carly Simon 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 Gold Album award was manufactured in 1974 making it approximately 52 years old. It is presented to Richard Perry, who produced the album, along with releases from Art Garfunkel, Harry Nilsson, The Pointer Sisters, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Rod Stewart and others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award is in VG condition, especially considering its' 52-year-old age, with minor wear on the frame and only very minor fading of the record label and album miniature. The backing paper has some tears that have been taped to help prevent dust intrusion but is original with New York Frame \u0026amp; Picture Co. manufacturer sticker. Alternate hanger hardware holes are present but a period-correct wire hanger has been reinstalled on the award.\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 \u003cem\u003eMusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide\u003c\/em\u003e free plus a 15% discount code \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/pages\/subscribe-and-get-free-musicgoldmine-riaa-and-record-award-guide\" title=\"Get RIAA Award Guide\" class=\"text-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Goldmine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48620865945832,"sku":"R2784","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/carly-simon-hotcakes-riaa-gold-album-award-rare-70s-simon-high-end-hof-james-taylor-record-music-goldmine-musicgoldmine-422.jpg?v=1780727524","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/carly-simon-hotcakes-riaa-gold-album-award-rare","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}