{"product_id":"harry-chapin-greatest-stories-live-riaa-gold-album-award","title":"Harry Chapin Greatest Stories - Live RIAA Gold Album Award","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA Gold Album award for Harry Chapin album \u003cem\u003eGreatest Stories -Live.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eReleased on April 1, 1976, it was certified Gold by the RIAA on June 7, 1978 for 500,000 copies sold. Remember Harry Chapin (1942-1981) with this award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis live album was recorded over three nights at California venues San Diego Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, and Berkeley Community Theatre in November 1975. Chapin played his classic hits \"Cat's In The Cradle\", \"Taxi\", fan favorite \"30,000 Pounds of Bananas\", and more. While the album only reached #48 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, it sold well in both the Canada and the U.S., where by 2001 it was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for two million copies sold.*\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 Album award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward from 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation to artist manager and concert producer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward measures approx. 17\" x 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown 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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat collectors item for any Harry Chapin 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 is a RIAA Gold award that was manufactured in 1978 making it about 48 years old. It is presented to Jerry Weintraub, an artist manager, concert and film producer who worked with Elvis Presley, John Denver, Frank Sinatra, The Four Seasons, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Three Dog Night, and The Carpenters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis award is in VG condition with minor frame wear and mars on the plexiglass. The backing paper has a few minor tears that have been taped to help prevent dust intrusion but is original. While the sticker has fallen off, adhesive residue \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eis present \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ein the correct size, location and shape of a New York Frame \u0026amp; Picture Co. manufacturer label.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\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 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\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":48620940034280,"sku":null,"price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/harry-chapin-greatest-stories-live-riaa-gold-album-award-1970s-70s-folk-folk-pop-rock-record-music-goldmine-musicgoldmine-671.jpg?v=1780727734","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/harry-chapin-greatest-stories-live-riaa-gold-album-award","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}