RIAA Gold Single 45 "white matte" award for Johnny Nash track "I Can See Clearly Now". Released on January 1, 1970, the track was certified Gold by the RIAA on Nov. 17, 1972 for one million copies sold.* Remember Johnny Nash (1940-2020) with this award.
This song, written and produced by Nash himself, became a major hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box charts along with tallies in Canada and South Africa while reaching top ten spots in Australia and across Europe. The reggae influence within the track came from Nash's earlier time working with Bob Marley.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Single "white matte" award
- In VG condition
- Award from 1972
- Presented to record distributor
- Original parts, rematted
- 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 Johnny Nash fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Single white matte award was made in 1972, making it about 54 years old. It is presented to CL-Sales Denver, a record distributor.
The award is in Very Good condition, considering its age. It has undergone minor restoration with the matte being replaced. The award was rebacked due to the restoration.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com