1984 Grammy® Album Of The Year Nomination Certificate presented to Prince and the Revolution for "Purple Rain". This nomination certificate was personally owned by keyboardist Matt Fink ("Dr. Fink") of Prince And The Revolution.
The title track from the film was released in 1984 on the group's soundtrack album and while it did not win the Album Of The Year Grammy Award (although many say it should have), the group did end up winning Grammys for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal and Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media at the awards ceremony in 1985.
Dated 1984, the certificate is displayed with a Purple Rain picture disc and set off with a purple "velvet" matte. The certificate has been closely examined by an expert intimately familiar with Grammy Award nomination certificates and memorabilia and it is completely authentic. A copy of the letter signed by Matt Fink himself comes with the piece, as does a copy of the original Recording Academy note card that accompanied the nomination certificate.
Don't miss this spectacular piece of music history, presented to Prince and the Revolution themselves and personally owned by Matt Fink, who was a member of The Revolution and worked with Prince from 1978 to 1991. Fink is a three-time Grammy Award winner.
Bonus Trivia: The signature that appears on the Grammy Nomination certificate is that of then National President of the Recording Academy, the late Michael Melvoin, who, in addition to being a well known jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, is also the father of Prince and the Revolution guitarist Wendy Melvoin.
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
Item Highlights:
- Official Grammy Nomination certification for Album Of The Year Nomination Certificate for "Purple Rain"
- Certificate dated 1984
- Presented to Prince and the Revolution
- Certificate, picture disc, and framing in Excellent condition
- Comes with copies of Letter of Provenance signed by Matt Fink and Recording Academy note card (see images)
- Nicely framed with purple "velvet" matte, it measures approx. 18" x 26.5"
- Beautiful and very rare collector's item for any Prince and the Revolution fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
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