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Offered Here: Allman Brothers Band 1972 Eat A Peach RIAA Gold Record White Matte Award Presented to Warner Bros Records. This is an RIAA-certified white matte gold record award for the Allman Brothers Band’s 1972 release, Eat a Peach. Presented to Warner Bros. Records, it commemorates the sale of over one million dollars worth of the double album, a significant achievement in the Southern Rock genre. The award measures approximately 17 3/4 x 21 3/4 inches and exemplifies the "white matte" style used by the RIAA from 1964 to 1975.
Additional Information: Released in February 1972, "Eat a Peach" was the Allman Brothers Band's fourth studio album and features a combination of live and studio recordings. It was recorded in part at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, and marked the band's last work with guitarist Duane Allman, who passed away in a motorcycle accident in 1971. The album includes tracks like “Melissa” and “Mountain Jam,” and has been certified multi-platinum. It holds a significant place in the history of Southern Rock and is lauded for its blend of rock, blues, and jazz influences.
Provenance/Authenticity: From the Capricorn Records collection.
Condition: The award is in exceptionally good condition, with minor signs of wear, aging, and storage appropriate to its 1970s era. The gold disc, plaque, and matte maintain high visual integrity, showcasing a crispness that is uncommon for awards from this period.