{"product_id":"david-cassidy-cherish-riaa-gold-album-award-rare","title":"David Cassidy Cherish RIAA Gold Album Award - RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRIAA Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LP \"white matte\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaward for David Cassidy album \u003cem\u003eCherish\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eReleased in February 1972, it was certified Gold by the RIAA on June 30, 1972 for one million dollars worth sold.* Remember David Cassidy (1950-2017) with this award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCassidy's debut album was developed to help him break away from his image as a teen idol that resulted from being part of \u003cem\u003eThe Partridge Family\u003c\/em\u003e television show. Singles from the album included the title track \"Cherish\", which was a cover of the tune that The Association had taken to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. Cassidy's version reached #9 on the Hot 100 and #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1971. Second single \"Could It Be Forever\" peaked at #37. The album itself sold well, reaching #15 on the U.S. Billboard Top LP's and Tapes chart, #2 in the UK, #11 in Canada and it also did well in several other international markets.\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\u003cspan\u003e \"white matte\" Album award\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG condition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward from 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented to Bell Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal with some restoration (see detail below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"White matte\" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from \u003cspan\u003e1964-1974\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003eIncludes Billboard Jan. 1, 1972 chart plaque with Cassidy's \"Cherish\" at #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastic, rare collector's items for any David Cassidy 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis RIAA Gold LP award was made in 1972 \u003c\/span\u003egiven the album's certification date, making it about 54 years old. The award is presented to Bell Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award is in Very Good condition, considering its age. It has undergone restoration with the matte being replaced along with a reproduction frame that is an exact match to the original. The other components are original. The award was rebacked due to the restoration. \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=\"\/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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MusicGoldmine.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48262252396776,"sku":"R2720s","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/david-cassidy-cherish-riaa-gold-album-award-rare-cassidy-high-end-pop-riaa-record-musicgoldmine-678.jpg?v=1776475023","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/david-cassidy-cherish-riaa-gold-album-award-rare","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}