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Elvis Presley – Elvis Presley
Artist: Elvis Presley
Album: Elvis Presley (1956)
RIAA Certification: Gold ($1,000,000 in sales)
Award Type: White Matte (1960s era)
Presented To: Elvis Presley
Provenance: Directly awarded to the artist
Condition: Excellent, all original
Rarity: Early White Matte, extremely scarce
This authentic RIAA White Matte Gold Sales Award was presented to Elvis Presley to commemorate over $1,000,000 in sales of his groundbreaking debut album Elvis Presley (1956). White Matte awards, issued between 1964 and 1974, are among the rarest and most desirable styles ever produced. Even more significant, this example was presented directly to Elvis Presley himself, making it one of the most historically important RIAA awards to surface.
Starting Bid : $100,000
This official RIAA Gold Record Award was presented to The Beatles to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of Abbey Road. Featuring the original Apple Records label, the plaque includes the iconic Abbey Road album cover and the RIAA seal of authenticity. A rare and historic piece of music memorabilia from one of the most influential bands of all time.
Starting Bid : $150,000
Artist: The Beatles
Album: Abbey Road (1969)
RIAA Certification: Gold ($1,000,000 in sales)
Award Type: White Matte (1960s era)
Presented To: The Beatles
Provenance: Directly awarded to the artist
Condition: Excellent, all original
Rarity: Early White Matte, extremely scarce
The Beatles – Abbey Road
This authentic RIAA White Matte Gold Sales Award was presented to Elton John to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of his smash 1972 single Crocodile Rock. White Matte awards, issued between 1964 and 1974, are considered among the rarest and most desirable RIAA award styles ever produced. This example was presented directly to Elton John himself, adding to its historical and collector significance. With its original frame, gold 45 RPM single, and engraved RIAA presentation plaque, this piece represents a pivotal moment in Elton John’s rise to international superstardom.
Starting Bid : $125,000
Artist: Elton John
Album/Single: Crocodile Rock (1972)
RIAA Certification: Gold (1,000,000 copies sold)
Award Type: RIAA White Matte (early 1970s era)
Presented To: Elton John
Provenance: Directly awarded to the artist
Condition: Excellent, all original
Rarity: Early White Matte single award, scarce and highly collectible
Elton John – Crocodile Rock
This striking RIAA Multi-Platinum Sales Award was presented to Michael Jackson to commemorate the sale of more than 10 million copies of his landmark 1987 album Bad. Featuring ten platinum discs arranged in a dazzling display, this award represents one of the most commercially successful albums of all time, spawning five consecutive No. 1 singles and cementing Jackson’s status as the King of Pop. A showpiece from the height of his career, it stands as both a cultural milestone and a highly desirable collector’s item.
Starting Bid : $150,000
Artist: Michael Jackson
Album: Bad (1987)
RIAA Certification: 10× Platinum
Award Type: RIAA Multi-Platinum Award
Presented To: Michael Jackson
Provenance: Directly awarded to the artist
Condition: Excellent, with original frame and components intact
Rarity: Major multi-platinum award; centerpiece-level collectible
Michael Jackson – Bad
John Lennon – Imagine
Starting Bid : $100,000
Artist: Elton John
Album/Single: Crocodile Rock (1972)
RIAA Certification: Gold (1,000,000 copies sold)
Award Type: RIAA White Matte (early 1970s era)
Presented To: Elton John
Provenance: Directly awarded to the artist
Condition: Excellent, all original
Rarity: Early White Matte single award, scarce and highly collectible
This authentic RIAA White Matte Gold Sales Award was presented to Elton John to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of his smash 1972 single Crocodile Rock. White Matte awards, issued between 1964 and 1974, are considered among the rarest and most desirable RIAA award styles ever produced. This example was presented directly to Elton John himself, adding to its historical and collector significance. With its original frame, gold 45 RPM single, and engraved RIAA presentation plaque, this piece represents a pivotal moment in Elton John’s rise to international superstardom.
