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RIAA Sales Awards Lot of (5)

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Collection of five RIAA sales awards from the collection of Larry Magid, promoter and co-owner of Philly-based Electric Factory Concerts. Magid helped launch the careers of many of the greatest stars of the past half-century—his contributions were acknowledged with these awards.

Tracy Chapman
Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented "to Electric Factory Concerts to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Elektra Entertainment album, cassette and C.D., 'Tracy Chapman,'" featuring her worldwide hit 'Fast Car.' Framed with its plate, disc, CD, cassette, and small album cover to an overall size of 17 x 21. Award retains its original backing with an Ill-Eagle Enterprises label. In fine condition, with some slight scuffing to frame.

Tracy Chapman
Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented "to Larry Magid to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Elektra Entertainment album, cassette and C.D. 'Crossroads.'" Framed with its plate, CD, disc, cassette, and a small album cover image to an overall size of 17 x 21. Award retains its original backing with a Creative Glassics label. In fine condition, with light wear and peeling to frame.

Natalie Cole
Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented "to Electric Factory Concerts to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Elektra Entertainment album, cassette and C.D. 'Unforgettable with Love,'" the biggest selling album of her career and 1992's 'Album of the Year.' Framed with its plate, CD, disc, cassette, and a small album cover image to an overall size of 17 x 21. Award retains its original backing with a Ill-Eagle Enterprises label. In fine condition.

Bette Midler
Official serial number hologram-style RIAA gold record sales award presented “to Larry Magid to commemorate RIAA certified gold sales of more than 500,000 copies of the Columbia compact disc 'Bette Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook.'” Framed with its gold disc, plate with small album image, and a stylized background featuring the track listing to an overall size of 23.5 x 28.5. Award retains its original backing with Ill-Eagle Enterprises label. In fine condition.

Anita Baker
Official ‘R’ hologram-style RIAA platinum sales award presented "to Electric Factory Concerts to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Elektra Entertainment album, cassette and C.D. 'Compositions.'" Framed with its plate, CD, disc, cassette, and a small album cover image to an overall size of 17 x 21. Award retains its original backing with a Ill-Eagle Enterprises label. In fine condition, with some scuffing to frame and Plexiglas.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: #571 - Ended December 12, 2019