RIAA Gold LP white matte award for Paul Anka album Anka. Released in mid-1974, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA on Nov. 20, 1974 for one million dollars worth sold.

Featuring the Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit "(You're) Having My Baby", a duet recorded with Odia Coates, and top 10 hit "One Man Woman/One Woman Man" the album performed very well, rising to #9 on the Billboard Top LP's & Tapes chart.

Item Highlights:

• RIAA Gold LP white matte award
• First presentation award from 1974
• Presented to record executive
• In VG condition
• "White matte" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from 1964-1974
• RIAA white matte awards numbered only 5-25 plaques worldwide for any given single/album
• Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
• Beautiful and rare collector's item for any Paul Anka fan

Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold LP award was made in 1974, making it about 50 years old. The award is presented to Jeff Wald, who was VP of Production at United Artists Records.

This award is in Very Good condition, especially considering its age. There are some mars on the wood frame, as is expected, along with minor label and album miniature fading. Its backing paper has its' original New York Frame & Picture Co. manufacturer sticker.

Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one: Please do not buy this item if you want a brand new piece of memorabilia. These are historical artifacts from the year they were produced. As a result they may show signs of wear. Frankly, if you see a 50-year-old award purported to be in 100% perfect condition, it might be too good to be true. After all, an antique should have "good' wear. If not, you might want to question the piece.

As to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.