Flower Holograms (1985-1989)

Whitney Houston Was A Shooting Star – With A Trail Of Gold, Platinum, And Multi Platinum Awards!

In the 1980’s, the number of people who bought music increased dramatically, as did the number of music awards presented. Whitney Houston gives us a great example. Whitney was released in May of 1987 and simultaneously certified RIAA Gold, Platinum and 2X Platinum on 7/28/1987. It went on to sell more than twenty five million copies world wide! U.S. sales led to multiple RIAA awards, from gold to multi-platinum, and one of each could be given to individuals instrumental in creating the success. Here you see such a series of awards, RIAA Flower Holograms (the RIAA format from 1985 to 1989), from single platinum to 6X platinum …whitney PLP

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Prince Awards – Have Become Among The Most Collectible Around The World

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Prince has been a MAJOR figure in popular music for over three decades, and is renowned as an innovator, widely-known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide vocal range. Here you see an Authentic, First Presentation, First-State “Flower Hologram” award for his 9th RIAA Gold LP … Lovesexy. Released in May of 1988, certified RIAA Gold on 12/5/88, it […]

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Steve Winwood “Back In The High Life” – 1986 #3 Album – RIAA Flower Hologram – Platinum Record Award

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Steve Winwood was a key member of The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Blind Faith. His fourth studio album, Back In The High Life was released in June 1986, certified RIAA platinum on 9/8/86, and peaked at #3 on the Billboard charts.  The album produced several hit singles including Higher Love which topped the Billboard singles […]

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J.J. Fad “Supersonic” 1988 RIAA Gold LP Flower Hologram Record Award

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J. J. Fad gained popularity with a new line-up that included rappers: MC J.B. (Juana Burns), Baby-D (Dania Birks), and Sassy C. (Michelle Franklin). Hailing from Los Angeles, California, the group was one of the original Ruthless Records acts signed by Eazy-E. The album was produced by Dr. Dre and DJ Yella with Arabian Prince, shortly […]

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Dokken “Back For The Attack” 1988 RIAA Platinum Album and Cassette Award

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Dokken is an American heavy metal band formed in 1976.  The group accumulated numerous charting singles and “Back For The Attack” was one of their four RIAA certified albums. Released in November 1987, it was certified platinum on January 14, 1988, and achieved a peak Billboard chart position of #13.The award you see here is […]

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Beach Boys “Kokomo” RIAA Flower Hologram Platinum 45 & Cassette Record Award

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“Kokomo” was the Beach Boys third and final (so far) gold single. Released in June of 1988 to coincide with the release of the Tom Cruise movie “Cocktail”, it went both gold and platinum on January 10, 1989. Written by Mike Love, Terry Melcher, John Phillips and Scott Mackenzie, and produced by Melcher. The only […]

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Bruce Springteen “Tunnel of Love” RIAA Platinum LP Flower Hologram Record Award

Bruuuuuce! Flower holograms were the RIAA format from 1985 to 1989. The black frame and blue edging underneath the black matte were usual, and the “flower” hologram (on the right of the presentation plate) was on all awards of this period. Knowing what the logo looks like helps you determine if the award is authentic […]

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Pink Floyd “A Momentary Lapse Of Reason” 1987 Gold RIAA LP Flower Hologram Record Award

Pink Floyd “A Momentary Lapse Of Reason“ Released: 9/87 Certified Gold” 11/9/87 Peak Chart Position: # 3 A strong and changing line up created a distinctive and powerful style. David Gilmour, who himself replaced group founder Sid Barrett, recruited new musicians for “A Momentary Lapse of Reason.” It was the first album without another Pink […]

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Motley Crue “To Fast For Love” RIAA Platinum LP Flower Hologram

Motley Crue “To Fast For Love” Released: 8/82 Certified: Gold 9/27/84 & Platinum 7/27/87 Peak Chart Position: #77 The first Motley Crue album was self produced and released on Leathur Records in November 1981. They were signed to Electra Records in 1982 and this re-mixed album,  re-released on August 20, 1982. Members Nikki Sixx, Tommy […]

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