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One Hundred (100) Proof ” Somebody’s Been Sleeping” 1970 Gold RIAA 45 White Matte Record Award

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One hit wonders, groups that received only one RIAA award, are of particular interest to some award collectors. 100 proof is such a group. “Somebody’s Been Sleeping” (listen here) was released in July 1970, certified RIAA gold in November 14, 1970, and reached a peak Billboard chart position of #8. Do you remember the song? […]

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Chicago “VII” 1974 RIAA Gold White Matte Record Award – Third-State

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Chicago VII was released in march 1974, certified gold March 18, 1974, and reached a peak Billboard chart position of #1 ( the group’s third of five #1 albums). This RIAA White Matte celebrates its success… This authentic award is presented to Laudir de Oliveira, a Brazilian percussionist who started working with the band as […]

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

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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Who “Meaty, Beaty Big and Bouncy” 1972 Gold RIAA White Matte Record Award

The story of the plate… Anchoring the lower right section of all white mattes (except from approximately February 1969 to August 1969, when the mini was reversed to the right), the plate was made of brass with a surface either shiny or brushed. In 1973 it was a brushed plate like the one you see […]

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Led Zepplin ” Houses Of The Holy” 1973 Gold RIAA White Matte Record Award

Led Zeppelin’s “Houses Of The Holy” was released on March 28th, 1973 and quickly certified gold by the RIAA on April 10, 1973. It reach #1 on the Billboard charts. “It is the first Led Zeppelin album composed of entirely original material, and represents a musical turning point for the band, who had begun to […]

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Big Brother and the Holding Company (Janis Joplin) “Cheap Thrills” 1968 RIAA Gold White Matte Record Award

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Cheap Thrills was released in August 1968, certified RIAA gold on October 15, 1968, and is considered one of the masterpieces of the psychedelic sound of San Francisco. Big Brother and the Holding Company was immediately eclipsed by their lead singer, and from then on superstar, Janis Joplin. Columbia Records became a rock powerhouse primarily because […]

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Beatles “Yesterday … And Today” 1966 Gold RIAA LP White Matte Record Award

Yesterday and Today is the ninth Capitol album by the Beatles and the eleventh overall American release. It is remembered primarily for the controversy surrounding its original cover image, the “butcher cover”, seen here in an un-cropped photo by photographer Robert Whitaker. The “butcher cover” was replaced immediately with a simple photo featuring a picture […]

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Alice Cooper “Billion Dollar Babies” Award … Q & A

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1. What is this RIAA format called? 2. In what years was this the authorized format? 3. What was the name of this award’s manufacturer? 4. When was this album certified gold? 5. Who is Bob Ezrin? ____________________________ 1. The White Matte 2. 1964-1975 3. New York Frame & Picture Co. 4. March 27, 1973 […]

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Beatles “Something New” 1964 RIAA Gold LP – 1974 White Matte Record Award

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“Something New” was released in June of 1964 and certified Gold by the RIAA on August 24, 1964. Yet this White Matte, presented to Capitol Records, was probably made in 1974 to honor The Beatles 10th anniversary. Within the White Matte period, from 1964 to 1975, there are differences that can distinguish first, or early, […]

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Mudvayne “Lost and Found” 2005 Gold RIAA Bar Hologram Record Award

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Our spotlight award today comes from the collection of Roger Anderson, who along with pictures of a favorite Mulvayne award, added this story… “I have all of Mudvayne’s awards. The one in the pic is my favorite. I was looking for it because I had their other awards and wanted to complete my collection. I […]

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Meat Loaf “Bat Out Of Hell” RIAA Platinum Record Award w/Condition Issue

Bat Out Of Hell is the second album, and major-label debut, by Meat Loaf. It was released in October of 1977 and has sold over 40 million copies. In the United States, it was RIAA certified gold (500,000 units sold) on 5/22/78, and platinum (1,000,00 units) on 8/28/78. The RIAA platinum Floater you see here is: […]

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Poco “Legend” RIAA Gold LP Floater Record Award

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Poco is a Southern California country rock band originally formed by Richie Furay and Jim Messina following the demise of Buffalo Springfield in 1968. The title of their first album, “Pickin’ Up the Pieces”, is a reference to the break-up of Buffalo Springfield. Highly influential and creative, they were pioneers of the country rock genre. […]

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Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) “Eldorado” Gold RIAA LP Floater Record Award

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“If the Beatles had taken “Sargent Pepper” on the road, they would have needed much the same line up, augmented with a full orchestra, as the Electric Light Orchestra.” – Wikipedia In the late 1960s, Roy Wood — guitarist, vocalist and songwriter of The Move — had an idea to form a new band that would […]

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Heart “Dreamboat Annie” RIAA Gold LP Floater Record Award

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Dreamboat Annie, Heart’s debut album was released in the United States in March of 1976. Where, helped by two hit singles “Crazy on You” and “Magic Man“, it quickly sold over one million copies, reached # 7 in the Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA on September 8, 1976. This first presentation gold […]

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Albert Hammond “It Never Rains In Southern California” Gold RIAA 45 White Matte Record Award

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Released in September of 1972, “It Never Rains In Southern California” reached a peak chart position of #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Albert Hammond’s only RIAA gold single was certified on January 9, 1973, and is celebrated here with an authentic, unopened (all original) RIAA White Matte. Mums Records were distributed through Columbia Sales […]

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Beatles “Sgt Pepper” – 1967 #1 Album – RIAA White Matte – Authentic, First Presentation, First-State, Gold Record Award

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The Beatles “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” Released, and certified Gold by the RIAA, in June of 1967, Sgt. Pepper’s cultural impact and contribution to the creative fiber of music is undeniable. You see it here, celebrated as an authentic, first-state, first presentation, white matte. The most valuable of RIAA record awards because of […]

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Iron Butterfly “Ball” 1969 RIAA Gold LP White Matte Record Award

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Iron Butterfly is famous for the album and song In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida which was certified RIAA gold in December 1968. Ball was released a month later in January 1969 and certified RIAA gold on July 22, 1969, reaching a peak chart position of #3. (In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida peaked at #4)Starting in the mid-1960s, Atlantic Records subsidiary Atco Records became […]

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Donna Summers “I Feel Love” 1977 Gold RIAA 45 Floater Record Award w/condition issues

“I Feel Love” … Needs some love. Released in July 1977 and certified gold by the RIAA on November 9, 1977 “I Feel Love” was the follow up to Donna Summers first gold single, “Love to Love You Baby”. Here you see it celebrated as an RIAA “floater” with some condition issues that offer […]

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Yes “Fragile” 1972 Gold RIAA LP White Matte Record Award

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“Fragile” by Yes was their second RIAA certified gold album. Released in January of 1972 and certified gold on March 3, 1972, it reached a peak chart position of #4. Here you see a “White Matte” award, the RIAA format from 1964 to 1975.Yes is an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their […]

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Deep Purple “Burn” & “Who Do We Think We Are!” Gold RIAA R Holograms

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The R Hologram was the authorized RIAA logo from 1990 to 1997. Deep Purple “Who Do We Think We Are! Released January 1973, RIAA certified 4/11/73, peak chart position #15. Artie Mogull was a long time music industry publisher, and label executive. He is perhaps best known for signing Bob Dylan to his first publishing […]

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Who “Who’s Next” 1971 Gold RIAA White Matte Record Award

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The best rock album ever? The Who released “Who’s Next” in August of 1971. It was certified gold by the RIAA on 9/7/71 and reached a peak Billboard chart position of #4. This RIAA white matte is the correct first presentation format for the time period. The best rock drummer ever? Keith Moon “Keith was […]

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Staples Singers “If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me)” 1973 Gold RIAA 45 White Matte Record Award

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Welcome to Honor Music Awards. Here you’ll find in-depth information and photos on the wide variety of record awards presented over the last fifty years. If you have received or collect awards, please share your knowledge by commenting, and receive regular weekly updates by signing up for our emails. ________________________ Stax Records, with their iconic […]

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Beatles “I Want To Hold Your Hand” 1964 RIAA 45 White Matte Record Award

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Two words. One song. And music changed forever… The Beatles! “I Want To Hold Your Hand” Already a growing phenomena in Europe, The Beatles released “I Want To Hold Your Hand‘ in the United States in December 1963. It became their first #1 hit on February 1, 1964 and two days later on February 3, it […]

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RIAA Walnut Plaques With Coin Format – 1958 to 1964

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From 1958 to 1964 the format of certified RIAA awards was a Walnut Plaque, with a gold disc, presentation plate, and a separate RIAA medallion (coin).Few presentations were made and they remain rare.

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Blondie “Autoamerican” 1981 Gold RIAA LP Floater Record Award

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Receive collector news and award stories by Email Submit pictures of your awards for spotlighting Join Honor Music Awards on Facebook ________________________________ Blondie is an American new wave rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. Autoamerican is their fifth studio album, released in November 1980 and reaching a peak chart position […]

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Randy Newman “Little Criminals” 1978 Gold RIAA LP Floater Record Award

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Receive free collector news and award stories by Email Submit pictures of your awards for spotlighting Join Honor Music Awards on Facebook _______________________ 1978 was a big year for short people … and Randy Newman. In October of 1977 Randy released his album Little Criminals which contained the single “Short People” (video). They both were […]

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Neil Diamond “Moods” 1972 RIAA Gold LP White Matte Record Award

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Join Honor Music Awards on Facebook — Receive free collector news and award stories by Email — Submit pictures of your awards for spotlighting. _____________________ Neil Diamond’s “Moods” was released in July 1972 and certified RIAA gold on August 31, 1972 (the 5th of his 23 RIAA certified LP’s from 1970 to 1988). It reached a peak […]

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Jane Fonda “Jane Fonda’s Workout Record” 1982 Gold RIAA Strip-Plate Record Award

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Join Honor Music Awards on Facebook. Receive free collector news and award stories by Email. Submit pictures of your awards for spotlighting. ________________________________ Some of you exercised to this record! Some of you never knew people exercised to records! Jane Fonda‘s “Workout Record”, along with her first exercise video and best selling book, is considered […]

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Nineteen Ten (1910) Fruit Gum Company “1 , 2, 3 Red Light” 1968 RIAA Gold 45 White Matte Record Award

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Welcome to Honor Music Awards. Compare formats and detailed photos of awards in the Gallery. Share your knowledge and stories by commenting. Submit pictures and stories of your awards for spotlighting. Join us on Facebook. Subscribe to receive collector news and award stories by Email. _________________________ A classic piece of 60’s bubble-gum pop “1, 2, […]

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Cream “Sunshine Of Your Love” 1968 Gold 45 RIAA White Matte Record Award

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Gold and platinum awards have become vivid symbols of music’s success. Honor Music is about the hobby of collecting them. __________________ So Cream said … “It’s getting near dawn, When lights close their tired eyes. I’ll soon be with you my love, To give you my dawn surprise. I’ll be with you darling soon, I’ll […]

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