RIAA Gold Album Award for Rod Stewart album A Night On The Town. Released on June 18, 1976, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA on Oct. 20, 1976 for 500,000 copies sold.
The seventh studio album from Stewart produced the hits "Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)", which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also in Canada, and a cover of Cat Stevens song "The First Cut Is the Deepest". The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, #1 in Canada and the UK, and charting in many other countries. By 1984 it was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for two million copies sold.*
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Album Award
- Award from 1977
- Presented to Warner Bros. Records
- In Good to VG condition
- Known as a "floater" award because the components appear to "float" above the matte, they were made from 1975-1981
- RIAA floater awards numbered only 25-50 plaques worldwide for any given single/album
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Great collector's item for any Rod Stewart fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Album award was made in 1977, making it about 49 years old. The award is presented to Warner Bros. Records.
This award is in Good to Very Good condition, considering its age. There is some fairly significant finish loss on the frame, along with a minor mark on the matte on the right side of the presentation plate. The original backing paper is present but it has tears and cuts that have been taped. The manufacturer sticker has fallen off but the award's construction and sticker adhesive residue on the backing paper indicate it was made by the New York Frame & Picture Co.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com