RIAA Gold Album award for Scorpions album Lovedrive. Released on June 25, 1979, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 copies sold on May 28, 1986.*
This album from the German rockers brought them their first major success in the U.S. Singles released from the album included "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Is There Anybody There?" , "Another Piece of Meat", "Holiday", and the title track. The album reached #55 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and also charted in Japan, the UK and several European countries.
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
- RIAA Gold Album award
- In VG condition
- Award from 1986
- Presented to Polygram Records
- All original
- Known as a RIAA "flower hologram" award, they were made from 1986-1989
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Great collectors item for any Scorpions fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a RIAA Gold Album award that was manufactured in 1986, making it approx. 40 years old. It is presented to Polygram Records, Inc.
This award is in VG to Excellent condition with only very minor mars on the plexiglass and frame. The award has what appears to be an original backing board although the manufacturer sticker is not present. The standard sawtooth hanger has been replaced with a wire hanger.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com