The RIAA Gold and Platinum Awards program was launched in 1958 in an effort to create a standard by which to measure sales of a sound recording. In the beginning, there was only a Gold album award for the sale of 500,000 copies. As the industry grew, other awards were developed. The Platinum award (1,000,000 sold) was created in 1976 and with the advent of the compact disc and the subsequent increase in sales, the Multi Platinum award was created in 1984. On March 16, 1999, the RIAA launched the Diamond Awards, honoring sales of 10 million copies or more of an album or single. BPI (The British Phonographic Industry) certified awards were originally introduced in April 1973 to measure the performance of individual records based on sales to the trade each week. Qualification for albums was initially on the basis of revenue received by manufacturers, and in January 1978 the BPI abolished the old monetary system for albums and replaced it with a unit system. This brought album awards into line with singles and also with other countries where qualification levels are based on unit sales. Multi platinum awards, introduced in February 1987, are any multiple of the platinum level, e.g. album quadruple platinum status = 1.2m.
STEVE EARLE Copperhead Road (Official 1989 UK MCA in-house silver LP award issued to commemorate sales in excess of 60,000 copies of the album. This nicely framed and glazed award measures 16" x 20" in size, and features a silver vinyl LP, above a miniature of the album artwork and silver dedication plaque, all mounted on a matt blue background with a Union 'Jack' flag in the top left corner - a stunning collector's item!) ** Complete With Certificate Of Authenticity ** Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Mon 22-Mar
VARIOUS ARTISTS Hot Summer Nights (Official 1989 UK Stylus in-house award presented to Robin Ross to recognise sales of more than 60,000 copies of the 20-track compilation album featuring tracks by Blondie, Bryan Adams, Beach Boys, Wham! & Cliff Richard. The award features a silver LP disc mounted above a miniature of the album artwork and dedication plaque. Measures 20" x 16" framed and glazed. A nice piece of 80's memorabilia - remember all those hot summer nights!) ** Complete With Certificate Of Authenticity ** Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Mon 22-Mar
ATLANTIC RECORDS Atlantic 40th Anniversary (Official UK Atlantic in-house award presented to Robin Ross 'In Appreciation Of Your Support On The 40th Anniversary Of Atlantic Records'. This unusual award features a silver LP disc with an untitled b lack and red Atlantic label, mounted above a silver dedication plaque. Measures 20" x 16" - framed and glazed) ** Complete With Certificate Of Authenticity ** Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Mon 22-Mar
PHIL COLLINS Both Sides (Rare official 1993 UK Virgin Records in-house sales award issued to commemorate sales in the UK of more than 100,000 copies of the album. Features the CD album and sleeve artwork mounted above a silver-coloured dedication plaque. Measures 16" x 16" - framed and glazed. A truly stunning item!) ** Complete With Certificate Of Authenticity ** Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Mon 22-Mar
WATERBOYS Fisherman's Blues (Official 1988 UK BPI certified GOLD award presented to Robin Ross 'For All Your Continued Support' to recognise sales in the UK of more than 100,000 copies of the Chrysalis/Ensign album. The gold coloured LP is mounte d above a miniature of the album artwork alongside the official BPI gold dedication plaque. Measures approximately 20" x 16" - framed and glazed. This amazing award would look stunning on your wall) ** Complete With Certificate Of Authenticity ** Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Mon 22-Mar
HOTHOUSE FLOWERS People (Official 1988 UK London Records in-house gold award presented to Robin Ross in recognition of his Support and Contribution to the album, with sales of more than 100,000 copies of the album. The gold LP disc is mounted abo ve a miniature of the album artwork and gold dedication plaque. Measures 20" x 16" - framed & glazed. A great collector's item!) ** Complete With Certificate Of Authenticity ** Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Mon 22-Mar
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