Official RIAA Gold Record Award: The Beach Boys (Still Cruisin')
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of American rock and roll, surf pop, and recording industry history: an original 1989 RIAA-certified Gold Sales Award presented to commemorate the commercial success of The Beach Boys' 26th studio album, Still Cruisin'.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, The Beach Boys—led historically by brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, alongside Mike Love and Al Jardine—are universally celebrated as one of America's most iconic and influential pop-rock groups. Released in August 1989 on Capitol Records, Still Cruisin' revitalized the band's career by compiling classic hits alongside contemporary film contributions. The album was driven to multi-platinum success by the smash chart-topping single "Kokomo" (featured in the film Cocktail), alongside classic tracks featured in Lethal Weapon 2 and Good Morning, Vietnam.
This official RIAA "R-hologram" style sales award features a gold-plated 12-inch vinyl LP record with original purple Capitol center labels displaying the album title. Mounted overlapping the bottom of the record is a metallic gold cassette shell stamped "GOLD SALES AWARD".
The lower section displays a miniature album artwork graphic on the left, an official 3D RIAA "R" hologram logo plaque on the right, and a center engraved brass dedication plaque reading: "PRESENTED TO / LOU WANN / TO COMMEMORATE THE SALE OF MORE THAN / 500,000 COPIES OF THE / CAPITOL RECORDS, INC. / ALBUM AND CASSETTE / 'STILL CRUISIN'". The entire arrangement is double-matted in black with blue inner accent borders and housed in a glossy black wooden 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 display glazing, this official Gold Record award serves as an essential centerpiece for Beach Boys archivists, American pop culture historians, and music industry memorabilia collectors.
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-MEDIA DISPLAY: Features a gold 12" LP, miniature album artwork graphic, engraved plaque, gold cassette, and official RIAA hologram.
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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 industry figure Lou Wann.
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LATE-1980s RIAA R-HOLOGRAM ERA: Features the official 3D R-style hologram logo used on certified awards from 1985 to 1989.
- CONSIGNOR NOTES: The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide. Spanning four decades, the group had over 80 songs chart worldwide, including 36 Top 40 hits in the United States (a record for US bands). Their influence on other artists spans musical genres and movements. When the Beatles heard the Beach Boys masterpiece album, Pet Sounds, it inspired them to create Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Even today, Rolling Stone ranks The Beach Boys as number 12 on its list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time.” This RIAA Gold Record Award was presented for their album Still Cruisin’ - just one year after their 1988 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Beach Boys are a beloved and iconic American rock institution.
Official RIAA Gold Record Award: The Beach Boys (Still Cruisin')
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of American rock and roll, surf pop, and recording industry history: an original 1989 RIAA-certified Gold Sales Award presented to commemorate the commercial success of The Beach Boys' 26th studio album, Still Cruisin'.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, The Beach Boys—led historically by brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, alongside Mike Love and Al Jardine—are universally celebrated as one of America's most iconic and influential pop-rock groups. Released in August 1989 on Capitol Records, Still Cruisin' revitalized the band's career by compiling classic hits alongside contemporary film contributions. The album was driven to multi-platinum success by the smash chart-topping single "Kokomo" (featured in the film Cocktail), alongside classic tracks featured in Lethal Weapon 2 and Good Morning, Vietnam.
This official RIAA "R-hologram" style sales award features a gold-plated 12-inch vinyl LP record with original purple Capitol center labels displaying the album title. Mounted overlapping the bottom of the record is a metallic gold cassette shell stamped "GOLD SALES AWARD".
The lower section displays a miniature album artwork graphic on the left, an official 3D RIAA "R" hologram logo plaque on the right, and a center engraved brass dedication plaque reading: "PRESENTED TO / LOU WANN / TO COMMEMORATE THE SALE OF MORE THAN / 500,000 COPIES OF THE / CAPITOL RECORDS, INC. / ALBUM AND CASSETTE / 'STILL CRUISIN'". The entire arrangement is double-matted in black with blue inner accent borders and housed in a glossy black wooden 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 display glazing, this official Gold Record award serves as an essential centerpiece for Beach Boys archivists, American pop culture historians, and music industry memorabilia collectors.
Award & Frame Specifications
-
OFFICIAL RIAA GOLD SALES AWARD: Certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to commemorate 500,000 units sold.
-
COMPLETE MULTI-MEDIA DISPLAY: Features a gold 12" LP, miniature album artwork graphic, engraved plaque, gold cassette, and official RIAA hologram.
-
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 industry figure Lou Wann.
-
LATE-1980s RIAA R-HOLOGRAM ERA: Features the official 3D R-style hologram logo used on certified awards from 1985 to 1989.
- CONSIGNOR NOTES: The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide. Spanning four decades, the group had over 80 songs chart worldwide, including 36 Top 40 hits in the United States (a record for US bands). Their influence on other artists spans musical genres and movements. When the Beatles heard the Beach Boys masterpiece album, Pet Sounds, it inspired them to create Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Even today, Rolling Stone ranks The Beach Boys as number 12 on its list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time.” This RIAA Gold Record Award was presented for their album Still Cruisin’ - just one year after their 1988 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Beach Boys are a beloved and iconic American rock institution.
