Before comedy clubs, and HBO specials, comedy albums were the medium for comedians to share their humor. Funny topped the Billboard charts, with the likes of Mel Brooks and Carl Riener (2000 year old man), Bob Newhart, and Bill Cosby. The tradition continued in the 70’s with Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Steve Martin. Steve’s Let’s Get Small album was released in September 1977 and certified RIAA gold on 11/29/77 and platinum on 5/9/78, reaching a top Billboard position of #10.
Both these awards are Authentic, First Presentation, First-State RIAA “Floaters”. The gold celebrates 500,000 copies sold, and the platinum 1,000,000 copies sold.
David Urso was a part of the fabled promotion team at Warner Bros. Records, under the leadership of Russ Thyret. David went on to run promotion at Electra and Planet Records. His inscription below shares a few memories of Steve Martin.
The backs of both awards are the same, with the top hanging being original and the wire hanging added for display purposes.
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