White Matte (RIAA Award Format From 1964 -1975)

Bill Withers – Immense Talent. Incredible Songs. Retired From The Business. His Legacy Lives On!

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Still Bill is the second studio album by Bill Withers, which contained two of his most memorable songs. Lean on Me, which went to # 1 on the Billboard Pop and R&B charts in summer of 1972; and Use Me, which went to #2 on the same charts in fall of 1972. Released in May of 1972, the […]

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R B Greaves – His 1969 Smash Hit Was About Infidelity … And Moving On!

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Shooting stars, flashes of light … and one hit wonders, hold a special place in music and the history of gold records. This hit by R B Greaves was one of them. Here you see it celebrated with an Authentic, First Presentation, Second-State, RIAA 45 White Matte. Take A Letter Maria was released in September 1969 […]

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O’Jays — MFSB — Billy Paul — Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes — RIAA White Matte Singles – Record Awards

From time to time there are labels that showcase the music that defines a city. For example, Sub Pop in Seattle, Stax in Memphis, Motown in Detroit, T.K. Records in Maimi, and Chess Records in Chicago. Philadelphia International Records (PIR) was a label based in Philadelphia that was famous for showcasing what became known as the Philly […]

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Bill Cosby – Seven RIAA White Matte LP’s – And A Story In Presentation Plates

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Bill Cosby is in a pickle, but in the 1960’s he was certified gold – by the RIAA. From 1964 to 1969 seven of his Warner Bros. albums achieved million dollar sales. Here you see a complete run of his awards, presented to Roy Silver, who was Cosby’s first manager and producer. The awards have […]

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Edwin Hawkins Singers -“Oh Happy Day” – 1969 #4 Single – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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It began as an 18th century hymn! In 1969 it became a worldwide hit! It’s now a pop and gospel classic! Oh Happy Day by the Edwin Hawkins Singers was released in April of 1969, certified RIAA gold on June 3, 1969 reaching #4 on the Billboard charts. Here you see it celebrated with […]

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Rolling Stones “Between The Buttons” 1967 #2 Album – RIAA “White Matte” – Gold Record Award

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Ladies and Gentlemen… The Rolling Stones Between The Buttons, their sixth of eighteen RIAA “White Matte” LP awards!! Released in January 1967, certified RIAA gold on February 24, 1967, it reached a peak Billboard chart position of #2…

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Righteous Brothers “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” Disc Award Ltd. In-House 45 Award & “Soul And Inspiration” RIAA 45 White Matte (w/condition issue & discussion)

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The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They had their biggest success in the mid sixties and continued to perform until Hatfield’s death in 2003, with their sound coming to be know as “blue eyed soul.” Here we spotlight two of their biggest hits, and two different formats of […]

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Led Zeppelin “Whole Lotta Love” – 1970 #4 Single – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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Led Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ has been voted best guitar riff of all time. “It’s propulsive. It churns. It’s full of muscle. If there was an aural dictionary entry for “rock ‘n’ roll,” Led Zeppelin’s 1969 hit “Whole Lotta Love” could stand in for the entire genre. And as it turns out, a whole lotta […]

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Blood, Sweat & Tears “Greatest Hits” – 1972 RIAA “White Matte” – Gold Record Award

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Known for their music throughout the late 1960s to early 1970s, Blood, Sweat & Tears released their Greatest Hits album in February of 1972. It was certified RIAA gold on May 5, 1972 and reached a peak chart position of #19. Here it is celebrated with an RIAA “White Matte” presented to legendary music […]

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Charlie Rich “Behind Closed Doors” – 1973 #1 Single – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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1973 was a big year for Charlie Rich. Behind Closed Doors won the Country Music Association’s album of the year, single of the year, and he won best male vocalist. Released in January 1973, certified RIAA gold on September 4, 1973, it reached #1 on the Billboard country charts. It is celebrated here with an […]

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James Taylor “One Man Dog” – 1973 RIAA Gold Album – Q & A!

Now for the excitement of a RIAA record award Q & A! You ready? Close your eyes, inhale deeply, exhale, and when you open your eyes, take a look at the following questions. Answer them with the help of the three pictures below. 1. What is this James Taylor award format called? 2. Is the […]

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Elton John “Elton John” – 1971 #4 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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Elton John has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. The one celebrated here, with an Authentic, First Presentation, gold RIAA White Matte, was released in the United States in August 1970, certified RIAA gold on 2/17/71, and achieved a peak […]

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Otis Redding “(Sittin On The) Dock Of The Bay” – 1968 #1 Single – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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When people ask me what my favorite award is, it’s difficult to name one, like saying who is your favorite child (I have four). But more often than not this award comes to mind — a gold RIAA White Matte single for the iconic song by Otis Redding, (Sittin On The) Dock Of The Bay […]

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Collections: Ohio Players, Eddie Kendicks, B. T. Express, The Crusaders, Johnnie Taylor

Describing individual awards and sharing their stories is something we like to do at Honor Music Awards. Today we’re going to do something different–and spotlight a collection. Collectors from around the world focus on artists and/or periods and/or types of music (the Honor Music Awards collection focuses on the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s). These awards […]

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Iron Butterfly – 3 Awards For “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” – An RIAA White Matte – An In-House Platinum Award (the first) – A 4X Platinum RIAA R Hologram

If you received awards in the 60′s – 70′s – or 80′s, congratulations! If you would like to spotlight and share their stories with other collectors (free), or maybe a few of them have wound up in the closet or garage and you’ve thought about selling them, please contact me at (818) 416-3770 or jim@honormusicawards.com. […]

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BeachBoys “Today!” – 1965 #4 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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The Beach Boys released The Beach Boys Today! in March 1965 as their eighth studio album and their first of three 1965 releases. It was certified gold October 1, 1965, and reached a peak Billboard chart position of #5. The RIAA White Matte that celebrates it here is Authentic, First Presentation, First-State, with documented provenance. […]

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Creedence Clearwater Revival “Green River” – 1970 #1 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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John Fogerty, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook (all born in 1945) met at Portola Junior High School in El Cerrito, California and became Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) in 1967 when Saul Zaentz bought their label, Fantasy Records. According to Wikipedia, he offered the band a chance to record a full-length album on the condition that […]

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Jimi Hendrix Experience “Axis: Bold As Love” – 1968 #3 LP – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

Jimi Hendrix did more with an electric guitar than anyone before, or after him. “Hendrix’s music was perfectly tied to the times. It was a troubled, violent, confused, searching music on the one hand, an assertive, demanding, triumphant, sensual music on the other.” – Robert Hilburn, LA Times rock critic Axis: Bold As Love was […]

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Love Unlimited Orchestra “Love’s Theme” – 1974 #1 Single – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

Barry White, known for his distinctive bass voice and romantic image, had his greatest success in the 1970’s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra. Here we celebrate that success with one of his biggest hits, Love’s Theme (video), released in November 1973, certified RIAA gold on 2/7/74, and reaching #1 on […]

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Beatles “Meet The Beatles” – 1964 #1 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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Released in January 1964, and certified RIAA gold on February 3, 1964, Meet the Beatles was the first of The Beatles twenty-five RIAA certified awards (their first of fourteen #1 albums). Here it’s celebrated as an Authentic, First Presentation, First-State, RIAA White Matte…The presentation ceremony captured in this picture, was made by Capitol Records President […]

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Andy Williams “Love Story” – #3 Album 1971 – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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I imagine most of you reading this don’t remember Andy Williams, but back in the day he was one of the most successful, and long lasting, American pop singers. His discography highlights that substantial musical contribution. Love Story was released in February 1971, certified RIAA gold on 22 March 1971, reached #3 on Billboard, and […]

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Archie Bell & The Drells “Tighten Up” – 1968 #1 Single – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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You wanna tighten up in the New Year? OK then, let’s Tighten Up (video)! You ready? You can do it! uh! Archie Bell & The Drells, was formed by Archie Bell, and they started soul-funk-tightening up in Houston in 1966. They were picked up by Atlantic Records, who released Tighten Up in January 1968, giving Archie […]

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Lovin Spoonful “Summer In The City” – 1966 #1 Single – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

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The Lovin Spoonful released Summer In The City in July of 1966. It quickly became #1 on Billboard, and was certified gold by the RIAA on 9/19/66. This celebration is an Authentic, First Presentation, Third-State RIAA White Matte.Buddha Records, a label born out of Kama Sutra Records, was founded in 1967 and remained a key […]

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Allman Brothers Band “Eat A Peach” – 1972 #4 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold LP Award

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The Allman Brothers Band Eat A Peach was released in February 1972 and certified RIAA gold on 4/13/72. It reached a peak Billboard chart position of #4. Here it is celebrated with an Authentic, First Presentation, First-State RIAA White Matte… The award is presented to Warner Bros. Records who distributed Capricorn in the 1970’s. Capricorn […]

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Foghat “Energized” 1974 Gold RIAA LP White Matte Record Award

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“In the 1970’s and 1980’s, Foghat could lay claim to being one of the last of the blues-rock English bands that had been a dominant force in the country’s pop music scene in the 1960’s. That had both advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, the band’s energetic stages shows made it a favorite of […]

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John Lennon “Imagine” – 1971 #1 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Record

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What words would you use to celebrate John Lennon? Genius? Inspired? Artist? Icon? Pacifist? A singer/songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as a founder of The Beatles, the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed band in the history of popular music? All of the above? Whatever words you use, join us here to celebrate his […]

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Cream “Wheels Of Fire” – 1968 #1 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

In the second half of the 1960’s the Beatles remained phenomenally successful, but the most exciting rock group for avid rock fans was Cream. Clapton on guitar, Bruce on bass, and Baker on drums, were the best rock had to offer – The Encyclopedia of Rock, Pop and Soul by Irwin Stambler. Cream White Mattes […]

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James Gang “Thirds” 1972 Gold RIAA LP White Matte Record Award

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The James Gang was a rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966. Thirds, their third studio album, was released in April, 1971, certified RIAA Gold on July 12, 1972, and reached a peak Billboard chart position of #27. Here you see an Authentic, First Presentation RIAA White Mattel, presented to Joe Walsh.

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Bob Dylan “Blonde on Blonde” Gold 1966 RIAA LP White Matte record award

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“Blonde on Blonde” completed the trilogy of rock albums that Bob Dylan recorded in 1965 and 1966, starting with Bringing It All Back Home and Highway 61 Revisited. Critics often rank Blonde on Blonde as one of the greatest albums of all time. -Wikipedia Released in May of 1966, certified RIAA gold on August 25, […]

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Beatles “Meet The Beatles” – 1964 #1 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

“Meet the Beatles” was the first of The Beatles twenty-five RIAA certified awards. Released in January 1964, and certified gold on February 3, 1964, it was their first of fourteen #1 albums. Here it is celebrated with an Authentic, First Presentation, First-State, White Matte. Let’s let the pictures do the talking…

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