Rod Stewart gold record for "Blondes Have More Fun". ...

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Rod Stewart gold record for "Blondes Have More Fun". Rod Stewart gold record for "Blondes Have More Fun". (Warner Records, 1978) This is a Gold Record awarded from the R.I.A.A. for sales of more than 500,000 copies of Rod Stewart's "Blondes Have More Fun" album. The Gold Record was the industry standard trophy for successful sales, today being replaced by the Gold CD award. This LP in particular is recognized as Rod Stewart's "Disco album" featuring his mega-hit "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy." This award was presented to the album's recording engineer, Andy Johns. The record is housed in a 17.5 x 21.5 x 1.25 in. gold painted wooden frame. The display consists of the gold metallic LP record, an album cover icon and engraved brass plate with sales figures and inscription to Johns. In very good condition, this Gold Record award comes directly from Andy Johns and is accompanied by a LOA from Johns himself.

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