RIAA Gold LP white matte award for Rolling Stones album Beggars Banquet. This album was released on December 6, 1968 and quickly certified Gold by the RIAA on December 23, 1968 for $1 million worth sold.
The album that brought the world the Stones classics "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Street Fighting Man", Beggars Banquet became one of the group's most highly acclaimed albums and the last to feature Brian Jones, whose untimely death occurred in mid-1969. The album has graced many "greatest albums" lists and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. By 2000 it was certified Platinum by the RIAA for one million copies sold.*
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold LP award with white matte, gold disc, album miniature, and gold info plate
- First presentation award made in 1969
- Presented to London Records
- In VG to Excellent condition
- Unopened back with original New York Frame & Picture Co. manufacturer sticker
- "White matte" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from 1964-1974
- RIAA white matte awards numbered only 5-25 plaques worldwide for any given single/album.
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Beautiful and rare collector's item for any Rolling Stones fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold LP white matte award would have been made in 1969, making it approx. 56 years old. It is presented to London Records, Inc.
The award is in Very Good to Excellent condition, especially considering its age. There are some typical but minor scratches on the frame. The backing paper is original and unopened with a couple of very minor tears. Its' original New York Frame & Picture Co. sticker is still present.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com