Elton John Madman Across The Water RIAA Award Presented To And Signed By Elton
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:12530394 | Original/Reproduction: Original |
RIAA Gold Album award for Elton John's classic album Madman Across The Water which was released inthe U.S. on February 14, 1972. The album was certified Gold® just days later by the RIAA on February 19, 1972 for 500, 000 copies sold.This official RIAA award is a special limited issue (#35 of 100 made) award with a RIAA "bar hologram" with serial number. Signed by Elton John on the CD inside the award.The album produced hits "Tiny Dancer" a...nd" Levon" which pushed the album to #8 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. By 1998 the album had been certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA.Item Highlights: RIAA Gold album award from the "bar hologram" with serial number period: Gold record, CD, cassette and info plate In Excellent condition, still sealed from manufacturer: ILL EAGLE Enterprises, LTD. Special commemorative award (#35 of 100 made) created sometime 1998 or after Presented to Elton John Signed by Elton John on CD inside award (see photo) Known as a "bar hologram" award because it contains an RIAA hologram label with serial number, made from 1998 to present Dimensions: 17" x 21" Beautiful and rare collectors item for any Elton John fanThe award is presented to Elton John and signed by the artist on the CD. This is a commemorative award limited to 100 pieces total with this being numbered #35. It was manufactured with the RIAA serial number bar hologram. This award was acquired from a record industry executive.There are a few minor flaws (tears) in the sealing material around the award.
