$500
American, 2nd half 20th century. A group of two RIAA (Recording Industry Associate of American) separately framed gold and platinum records issued to Capricorn Records comprising of one to commemorate sales of more than 1,000,000 copies of "The Allman Brothers Band at Fillmore East", and one to commemorate sales of more than 500,000 copies of "Laid Back" by Gregg Allman, each record being mounted over a copy of the cd beside a facsimile of the album cover and a platinum or gold tone tape labeled "Platinum Sales Award" or "Gold Sales Award", with an RIAA hologram at center below record bearing serial number (1287394 & 1287396). Framed approximately 21" x 17". Note: Capricorn Records of Macon, Georgia was the original recording studio and producer for the Allman Brothers Band. Provenance: Acquired directly from Capricorn Records (83 Walton Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303) circa 2006 by private collection in Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-08-08
