RIAA Gold Single 45 "white matte" award for David Essex track "Rock On". Released in August 1973, the track was certified Gold by the RIAA on March 26, 1974 for one million copies sold.*
British artist David Essex scored a major international hit with this song which reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 in Canada, #3 in the UK, and #8 in Australia. American singer/actor Michael Damian covered the track in a 1989 version that hit #1 and Def Leppard have also recorded the tune that became Essex' biggest hit.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Single "white matte" award
- In VG condition
- Award from 1974
- Presented to Columbia Records
- Original parts, rebacked
- RIAA "White matte" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from 1964-1974
- RIAA white matte awards numbered only 5-25 plaques worldwide for any given single/album
- Award measures approx. 13" x 17"
- Beautiful and very rare collector's item for any David Essex fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Single white matte award was made in 1974, making it about 52 years old. It is presented to Columbia Records.
The award is in Very Good condition, considering its age, with only minor mars on the frame. The presentation plate had fallen and was repositioned and so the award has been rebacked.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com