Ray Parker, Jr. "Ghostbusters" and Billy Ocean "Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)" Arista/Jive Records label "gold" single combo award. This tracks were released in 1984 and while this is not a RIAA award, they were in fact certified Gold by the RIAA on Aug. 7 and Oct. 31, 1984, respectively, each for 500,000 copies sold.
The singles both went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and charted widely around the world. Ocean's track won him a Grammy award in 1985 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, making him the first British artist to win the category. Ray Parker Jr.'s track was nominated for an Oscar.
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Item Highlights:
- Arista/Jive Records label "gold" 45 singles award with gold colored frame, gold discs and gold presentation plate
- In VG condition
- Award dates from 1984
- Presented to record promotion executive
- Letter of provenance included
- Award measures approx. 21" x 17"
- Great collector's item for any Billy Ocean, Ray Parker, Jr. or Ghostbusters fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a two-single label award that would have been manufactured in 1984 making it 40 years old. It is presented to Sean Coakley, an independent record promoter that worked with many record labels and who had also worked for ATCO/Atlantic and Arista Records. A notarized letter of provenance from the recipient is included with this award (see image).
The award is in VG condition with all original components although it has been rebacked. It is not known what company manufactured the award.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com