{"product_id":"war-deliver-the-word-riaa-gold-album-award-rare","title":"War Deliver The Word RIAA Gold Album Award - RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRIAA Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LP \"white matte\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaward for War album \u003cem\u003eDeliver The Word\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eReleased in August 1973, it was certified Gold by the RIAA on Sept. 11, 1973 for one million dollars worth sold.* \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe group's sixth studio album featured the singles \"Gypsy Man\", \"Deliver the Word\" which reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, \"Me and Baby Brother\" and \"In Your Eyes\", which peaked at #15. The album itself reached #6 on the Billboard Top LP's and Tapes chart and #1 on the R\u0026amp;B Album tally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncludes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA Gold\u003cspan\u003e \"white matte\" Album award\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG condition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward from 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented to United Artists Records, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal with some restoration (see detail below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"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. 17\" x 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat, rare collector's items for any fan of War\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 LP award was made in 1973 \u003c\/span\u003egiven the album's certification date, making it about 53 years old. The award is presented to United Artists Records, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award is in Very Good condition, considering its age. It has undergone minor restoration with a new matte and a reproduction frame that is an exact match to the original. Other components are original. The award was rebacked due to the restoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 href=\"\/pages\/subscribe-and-get-free-musicgoldmine-riaa-and-record-award-guide\" title=\"Get RIAA Award Guide\" class=\"text-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease 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":"MusicGoldmine.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48262151897320,"sku":"R2748s","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/war-deliver-the-word-riaa-gold-album-award-rare-b-b-dickerson-charles-miller-harold-brown-high-end-howard-scott-record-musicgoldmine-172.jpg?v=1777683699","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/war-deliver-the-word-riaa-gold-album-award-rare","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}