Official RIAA Gold Record Award: Paul McCartney (Flowers in the Dirt)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of Beatles lore, solo career achievements, and recording industry history: an original 1989 RIAA-certified Gold Sales Award presented to commemorate the commercial success of Paul McCartney's acclaimed eighth solo studio album, Flowers in the Dirt.
Co-founder of The Beatles, leader of Wings, and two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Sir Paul McCartney stands as one of the most successful songwriters and performers in popular music history. Released in June 1989 on Capitol Records, Flowers in the Dirt marked a major critical and commercial return to form for McCartney, featuring high-profile songwriting collaborations with Elvis Costello on hit singles such as "My Brave Face" and "Veronica", alongside production work from Trevor Horn and David Gilmour.
This official RIAA "R-hologram" style sales award features a gold-plated 12-inch vinyl LP record with original Capitol center labels displaying the album title. Mounted below the record is a miniature album artwork graphic alongside an engraved brass dedication plaque reading: "PRESENTED TO / ALEX KOGAN / TO COMMEMORATE THE SALE OF MORE THAN / 500,000 COPIES OF THE / CAPITOL RECORDS / ALBUM, CASSETTE AND CD / 'FLOWERS IN THE DIRT'".
The lower section of the display includes a gold compact disc, a official 3D RIAA "R" hologram logo plaque, and a metallic gold cassette shell stamped "GOLD SALES AWARD". The entire arrangement is double-matted in black with blue inner accent borders and housed in a glossy black frame.
Offered completely unsigned as an official music industry presentation piece, this authentic RIAA award remains in fine condition. Preserved with bright gold plating, crisp matting, and clear glass display glazing, this official Gold Record award serves as an essential centerpiece for Beatles archivists, Paul McCartney collectors, and music history enthusiasts.
Award & Frame Specifications
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OFFICIAL RIAA GOLD SALES AWARD: Certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to commemorate 500,000 units sold.
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COMPLETE MULTI-FORMAT DISPLAY: Features a gold 12" LP, miniature album artwork, engraved plaque, gold CD, RIAA hologram, and gold cassette.
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EXCELLENT DISPLAY CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with vibrant gold plating, clean black-and-blue matting, and a solid black frame.
Collector Details & Provenance
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HISTORIC INDUSTRY PRESENTATION: Authentically issued by Capitol Records/RIAA to music executive Alex Kogan.
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LATE-1980s RIAA R-HOLOGRAM ERA: Features the iconic R-style hologram logo used on official certified awards from 1985 to 1989.
Official RIAA Gold Record Award: Paul McCartney (Flowers in the Dirt)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of Beatles lore, solo career achievements, and recording industry history: an original 1989 RIAA-certified Gold Sales Award presented to commemorate the commercial success of Paul McCartney's acclaimed eighth solo studio album, Flowers in the Dirt.
Co-founder of The Beatles, leader of Wings, and two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Sir Paul McCartney stands as one of the most successful songwriters and performers in popular music history. Released in June 1989 on Capitol Records, Flowers in the Dirt marked a major critical and commercial return to form for McCartney, featuring high-profile songwriting collaborations with Elvis Costello on hit singles such as "My Brave Face" and "Veronica", alongside production work from Trevor Horn and David Gilmour.
This official RIAA "R-hologram" style sales award features a gold-plated 12-inch vinyl LP record with original Capitol center labels displaying the album title. Mounted below the record is a miniature album artwork graphic alongside an engraved brass dedication plaque reading: "PRESENTED TO / ALEX KOGAN / TO COMMEMORATE THE SALE OF MORE THAN / 500,000 COPIES OF THE / CAPITOL RECORDS / ALBUM, CASSETTE AND CD / 'FLOWERS IN THE DIRT'".
The lower section of the display includes a gold compact disc, a official 3D RIAA "R" hologram logo plaque, and a metallic gold cassette shell stamped "GOLD SALES AWARD". The entire arrangement is double-matted in black with blue inner accent borders and housed in a glossy black frame.
Offered completely unsigned as an official music industry presentation piece, this authentic RIAA award remains in fine condition. Preserved with bright gold plating, crisp matting, and clear glass display glazing, this official Gold Record award serves as an essential centerpiece for Beatles archivists, Paul McCartney collectors, and music history enthusiasts.
Award & Frame Specifications
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OFFICIAL RIAA GOLD SALES AWARD: Certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to commemorate 500,000 units sold.
-
COMPLETE MULTI-FORMAT DISPLAY: Features a gold 12" LP, miniature album artwork, engraved plaque, gold CD, RIAA hologram, and gold cassette.
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EXCELLENT DISPLAY CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with vibrant gold plating, clean black-and-blue matting, and a solid black frame.
Collector Details & Provenance
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HISTORIC INDUSTRY PRESENTATION: Authentically issued by Capitol Records/RIAA to music executive Alex Kogan.
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LATE-1980s RIAA R-HOLOGRAM ERA: Features the iconic R-style hologram logo used on official certified awards from 1985 to 1989.
