Ampex Golden Reel award for Paul Simon album Rhythm Of The Saints presented to recording studio The Hit Factory®. Released on Oct. 16, 1990, the album was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA in 1992* (Note: This is not a RIAA award).
Influenced by Brazilian music and rhythms, the album reached #4 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and charted worldwide as well. It also brought Simon two more Grammy nominations-- for Album Of The Year and Producer Of The Year.
Ampex Golden Reel awards were presented by the Ampex Corp. from approx. 1977 through the early 1990s for albums recorded entirely on Ampex recording tape which attained at least Gold sales in their country of origin. One award was given to the artist and one to the recording studio at which the project was recorded, making them rare awards. Especially so when considering that only around 500 albums received the honor.
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Item Highlights:
- Ampex Golden Reel award for Paul Simon album Rhythm Of The Saints
- Presented to The Hit Factory recording studio
- In Good to VG condition
- Made around 1990-91
- Award measures approx. 13.5" x 17"
- One-of-a-kind collector's item for any Paul Simon fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a Ampex Golden Reel award dating to the early 1990s, making it about 35 years old. The award is in Good to VG condition with a minor mars on the reel and some scratches on the center disc. The award is complete with California Gold Record Co. manufacturer sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com
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