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Offered Here: Queen 1980 Another One Bites the Dust RIAA Gold Single Award Presented to Freddie Mercury
Item Details: This is a spectacular piece of rock history, featuring an authentic RIAA gold single award for Queen's monumental 1980 crossover smash, "Another One Bites the Dust." Celebrating the historic achievement of sales exceeding one million copies, this prestigious accolade is officially presented to the legendary frontman Freddie Mercury himself. As one of the band's most recognizable and commercially successful tracks, this award represents a peak moment in Queen's global chart dominance. Measuring 13 x 17 inches, this coveted presentation is a premier, museum-quality artifact honoring one of the greatest vocalists and performers in the history of modern music.
Written by bassist John Deacon and built around his bass line, "Another One Bites the Dust" appeared on Queen's 1980 album The Game and became the band's second US No. 1 single that year, following "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Its spare, funk- and disco-influenced arrangement departed from the layered guitar-rock sound Queen was known for, and its release as a single was famously encouraged by Michael Jackson. The song crossed over to R&B radio and dance clubs, reached audiences well beyond rock listeners, and became one of the best-selling singles of Queen's career.
Condition: The award is in very good condition, displaying common signs of wear, aging, and storage that reflect its vintage nature. The front plexiglass exhibits some light marks that do not detract from the overall display. On the reverse, the original backing paper shows some tears along the back edge of the frame, a common characteristic for an undisturbed award of this era that validates its age and historical authenticity.
SKU: KPC8031