THE SMITHS RIAA Gold Disc Record - Rare Award Morrissey Start Price GBP 395.00 Current Price GBP 395.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 15, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Hampshire See more about 'THE SMITHS RIAA Gold Disc Record - Rare Award Morrissey' Description “The Queen is Dead” - Official American Music Industry Award   This is a genuine RIAA American music industry Gold Award for 500,000 sales of the album ‘The Queen is Dead’.  It was presented the Smiths record label in the early 90s as the album wasn’t certified gold until 4 years after its release.  The award measures 17x21 inches (44x54cms) and is in very good condition.  It features the RIAA hologram to indicate its authenticity, and a plaque that includes the following text:   PRESENTED TO SIRE RECORDS TO COMMEMORATE THE SALE OF MORE THAN 500,000 COPIES OF THE SIRE RECORDS ALBUM AND CASSETTE “THE QUEEN IS DEAD”   RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) awards are the American equivalent of British BPI awards, and are only presented to artists, producers, record companies and others in the music industry that contributed to the success of a record. This is an official music industry award and should not be confused with any kind of replica or ‘limited edition’ that is sold direct to the public.      A very cool & rare piece of Smiths memorabilia.   Please see my other items for more rare awards from the music industry including BPI & RIAA Awards.   Shipping Info   The item can be collected, or shipped at the following cost (including insurance):   £12 - UK £31 - EU £41 - Rest of Europe £45 - USA/Canada £58 - Rest of the world   Payment Info   Payment can be made by Paypal or cheque/bankers draft in UK Pounds.  Cash can also be accepted, but only if the item is personally collected.  The payment should be received within 10 days of the auction end.  The item will then be shipped within 5 working days.    Please see my About Me page for a short FAQ which hopefully answers the most common questions.  But if you have any others then please don't hesitate to ask before placing your bid.  Thanks!   Place a Bid!