Honor Music Awards : Collecting Gold And Platinum Records — Page 9

Black Eyed Peas “The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies)” In-House Record Award for World Wide #1 Album Debuts

“The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies)” gave the The Black Eyed Peas their first, second, and third US number one hits with “Boom Boom Pow“, “I Gotta Feeling“, and “Imma Be” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 12, 14, and 2 weeks respectively. This In-House (non RIAA) award follows in the tradition of showing chart […]

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Prince & The Revolution “Parade” Japanese Platinum LP Record Award

Prince‘s album “Parade” served as the soundtrack for his second film, Under the Cherry Moon. Here celebrated as a Japanese platinum award, it was released in March of 1986 and certified gold and platinum in the US on June 6, 1986. It reached a peak Billboard Top 200 position of #3.

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Led Zeppelin “IV” (aka untitled) 1971 Gold RIAA LP White Matte Record Award

With three amazingly powerful and successful albums under their belt, Led Zeppelin had to follow up. How could their new album take them to a new level? What might get everyone’s attention … again? This was the side one they come up with… Note: side one of an LP was important to get the listeners […]

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Doors “Morrison Hotel/Hard Rock Cafe” Gold LP, In-House, Disc Award Ltd., Record Award

If you’ve received or collect awards (or simply love and celebrate music), I think you’ll enjoy the Awards Gallery on the right, and please sign up for regular free Award Stories by Email. _____________________________ “Fronted by the Lizard King, surrounded by a virtual wall of sound that poured forth from 600 and 1000 watt amplifiers […]

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Larry Graham “One In A Million You” Gold RIAA LP Floater Record Award

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If you’ve received or collect awards (or simply love and celebrate music), I think you’ll enjoy the Awards Gallery on the right, and please sign up for regular free Award Stories by Email. ______________________________ Larry Graham is best known as both the bass guitar player in the popular and influential psychedelic soul/funk band Sly & […]

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Bootsy Collins “Player Of The Year” Gold RIAA LP Floater Record Award

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If you’ve received or collect awards (or simply love and celebrate music), I think you’ll enjoy the Awards Gallery on the right, and please sign up for regular free Award Stories by Email. __________________________ William Earl “Bootsy” Collins FUNK!“Bootsy? Player of the Year” was released in February of 1978, certified gold on March 8, 1978, […]

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Anne Murray “Snowbird” Gold LP White Matte Record Award

Anne Murray “Murray has received four Grammy Awards, 24 Juno Awards (she holds the record for the most Junos awarded to an artist), three American Music Awards, three Country Music Association Awards and three Canadian Country Music Association Awards. She has been inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, the Juno Hall of […]

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Rush “Fly By Night” Gold LP In-House Record Award (w/condition issue)

If you’ve received or collect awards (or simply love and celebrate music), I think you’ll enjoy the Awards Gallery on the right, and please sign up for regular free Award Stories by Email. __________________________ This award, from the early days of Rush‘s illustrious career, celebrates the winning of a lawsuit and the losing of an […]

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Helen Reddy “I Am Woman” – 1972 #1 Single – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award (w/condition issue)

“I would like to thank God because She makes everything possible” – Helen Reddy, 1973 acceptance speech for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Helen Reddy’s single “I am Women” was released in December 31, 1969 and certified gold on December 18, 1972. It reached a peak chart position of #1 and […]

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Strawberry Alarm Clock “Inscense And Peppermint” Gold In-House Disc Award Ltd. Record Award

If you’ve received or collect awards (or simply love and celebrate music) I think you’ll enjoy our Awards Gallery in the right hand column, and regular, free Award Stories by Email. ____________________ One Hit Wonder? Psychedelic Pop? Tasty Anthem of The Summer of Love? All of the above? You be the judge … here Incense […]

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Simon & Garfunkle “Bridge Over Troubled Water” 1970 Gold RIAA White Matte Record Award

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When I hold this award in my hands, I know I’m holding a masterpiece by one of the most influential (the most influential?) duos in the history of music. Released in January of 1970, and certified Gold on February 27, 1970, “Bridge Over Troubled Water” was the third of three #1 albums by Simon & […]

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Billy Idol “Greatest Hits” Gold CD/LP Bar Hologram Record Award

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If you’ve received or collect awards (or simply love and celebrate music) take a look at the Awards Gallery to the right, and sign up for free Award Stories by Email. __________________________ Billy Idol rocked the MTV world in the 80’s & 90’s, and his Greatest Hits contained all his classics. It was released in […]

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Prince “Purple Rain” Gold & Platinum BPI (British) LP Record Awards

Prince’s creative output and energy is nothing short of amazing. As I write this he is in the middle of a 21 night stand! at the Forum in Los Angeles. “Purple Rain” was released in June of 1984, and certified gold AND platinum by the RIAA on the same date, 8/29/84. It spent 24 consecutive […]

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Fergie “The Dutchess” 2006 5 X Platinum In House CD(LP) Record Award

Fergie (Stacy Ann Ferguson) is a member of the The Black Eyed Peas with whom she has attained chart success worldwide. Her own debut album “The Dutchess” was released September 19, 2006 and was certified multi-platinum soon afterwards. It spawned five top five singles, three of which went to number one. This beautiful In House […]

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Simply Red “Picture Book”/Anita Baker “Rapture” 1986 Gold 2 Artist LP In House Record Award

Simply Red’s “Picture Book” was released in October of 1985 and certified gold by the RIAA on July, 22, 1986. Peak chart position #16. Anita Baker’s “Rapture” was released in March of 1986, certified gold by the RIAA on August 4th 1986. Peak chart position #11. These artists could have (and most likely have) certified […]

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Richard Harris “MacArthur Park” Gold 45 Disc Award Ltd. Record Award

“Someone left the cake out in the rain/I don’t think that I can take it/’Cause it took so long to bake it/And I’ll never have that recipe again” “MacArthur Park” was a symbolic and metaphorical song sung by actor Richard Harris and written by prolific song writer and singer Jimmy Webb. Released in 1968, it […]

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Steve Perry “Street Talk” Platinum RIAA LP Floater Record Award

If only awards could talk … What memories would they share? What insights would we be privy to? Steve Perry released “Street Talk” as his first solo album in April 1984. It was certified gold on June 13, 1984, platinum on July 13, 1984 and achieved a peak chart position #12. This Floater style award […]

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Moody Blues “Nights In White Satin” Gold RIAA 45 White Matte Record Award

We wrap up our three part series of classic white mattes with The Moody Blues. Named after a Slim Harpo song, they are best known as one of rocks first classical-pomp groups and struck gold in the early seventies. “”Nights In White Satin” was the only Moody Blues RIAA gold 45. Originally released in January […]

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Booker T. & The M.G.s “Green Onions” Gold RIAA 45 White Matte Record Award

“Green Onions” the smash instrumental hit by Booker T. & The M.G.s was released in July of 1962 and reached a peak chart position of #3. Many still remember the excitement of hearing it on the radio, but for those of you who don’t, or have never heard it, listen here. Certified gold on June […]

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Rolling Stones “Ruby Tuesday” Gold RIAA 45 White Matte Record Award

This is the first of a three post, closer look, at authentic details of RIAA 45 white mattes. Look closely at the outline of the matte around the disc and plate of this Rolling Stones award. The yellow-ish you see is the edge of the matte which was exposed when it was hand cut. The […]

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Doors “Touch Me” Gold 45 Disc Award Ltd. Record Award

“Touch Me” was the third and final RIAA certified single from 60’s legends The Doors. Released in December of 1968, and certified gold on February 13, 1969, it reached a peak chart position of #3. Here it is celebrated with a Disc Award Ltd. In-House (non-RIAA) award. (If it was an RIAA award it would […]

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Minnie Riperton “Perfect Angel” Gold RIAA LP Floater Record Award

The RIAA floater format began in April of 1975 (and continued until late 1980). “Perfect Angel” was one of the first floater awards made, being certified gold 3/21/75. Minnie Riperton’s tragic death in 1979 silenced one of music’s most unique and unforgettable voices. She scored her greatest commercial success on this album with the pop […]

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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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Neil Diamond “Holly Holy” Gold 45 Disc Award Ltd. Record Award

Neil Diamond, a veteran of the Brill Building song factories, became one of the best selling MOR singer songwriters of the late 60’s and 70’s. “Holly Holy” was one of his several Uni Label hits. Released in October 1969, it was certified gold on 12/31/1969 and reached a peak chart position of #6. (click any […]

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America “Homecoming” Gold RIAA LP White Matte Record Award

If you’ve been following Honor Music posts, you’ll see this is an authentic (made by an RIAA approved award manufacturer), first presentation (correct format for date of certification), and first state (unopened-all original parts) award. These boldfaced components of value, help you separate real awards from display, souvenir and “fake” awards. To make comparisons by […]

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The Honey Comb “Want Ads” 1971 Gold RIAA 45 White Matte Record Award

“Want Ads” was a #1 single for The Honey Comb, released in March, 1971 and certified gold on May 14, 1971. You’re looking at a first presentation (correct format for date of certification), authentic (made by an RIAA approved award manufacturer), and original (unopened-all original parts) award. Jerry Sharell’s illustrious career in music has included […]

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Meat Loaf “Bat Out Of Hell” Gold RIAA LP Record Award (w/condition issues)

Meat Loaf “Bat Out Of Hell” was released in November 1977, certified gold on 5/22/78 and reached a peak chart position (Billboard Top Albums) of #14. This RIAA award is a thirty three year old first presentation (correct format for date of certification), authentic (made by an RIAA approved award manufacturer), and original (unopened-all original […]

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Success In The Music Business – A Perpsective

Success in music business yields record awards. See what makes awards original, authentic and valuable in the Awards Gallery to the right, and new each week in Award Stories by Email.

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Earth Wind & Fire (EWF) “All ‘N All” Gold RIAA LP Floater Record Award

Earth Wind & Fire released All ‘n All in November of 1977. It quickly sold 500,000 copies, was certified gold by the RIAA on November 17, 1977, and reached a peak chart position of #3. This is a good example of a gold RIAA Floater style award, manufactured by Creative Glassics. It‘s Authentic (made by […]

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Foo Fighters “There Is Nothing Left To Lose” RIAA Bar-Hologram Platinum LP/CD Award

It’s Round. It Rocks. It’s Foo Fighters “There Is Nothing Left To Lose” Released 11/99, certified gold and platinum on 12/13/99, peak chart position #10. Dave Grohl, since his days with Nirvana, has built a tremendous team of talented people. Foo Fighters are a prime example. This unique round award was presented to Rick Morrison, […]

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