{"product_id":"robert-john-the-lion-sleeps-tonight-riaa-gold-single-45-award-rare","title":"Robert John \"The Lion Sleeps Tonight\" RIAA Gold Single 45 Award - RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA Gold Single 45 \"white matte\" award for Robert John track \"The Lion Sleeps Tonight\" (originally written and known as \"Mbube\")\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eReleased in 1971, the track was certified Gold by the RIAA on March 15, 1972 for one million copies sold.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis song, written originally by South African musician Solomon Linda, was previously covered by many artists including The Weavers, The Tokens and others, and also became a major hit for Robert John in 1972. It r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eeached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and charted in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and West Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA Gold Single \"white matte\" award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward from 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented to WEA New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal parts, rematted\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA \"White matte\" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from \u003cspan\u003e1964-1974\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA white matte awards numbered only 5-25 plaques worldwide for any given single\/album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward measures approx. 13\" x 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful and very rare collector's item for any Robert John 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis RIAA Gold Single white matte award was made in 1972, making it about 54 years old. It is presented to WEA New York (Warner\/Elektra\/Atlantic).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award is in Very Good condition, considering its age. It has undergone minor restoration with the matte being replaced and the record label is also not the original. The award was rebacked due to the restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 \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\u003eNotes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please 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 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\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\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":48164588060904,"sku":"R2681s","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/robert-john-the-lion-sleeps-tonight-riaa-gold-single-45-award-rare-70s-pop-r-b-riaa-record-music-goldmine-musicgoldmine-728.jpg?v=1774507410","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/robert-john-the-lion-sleeps-tonight-riaa-gold-single-45-award-rare","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}