a-ha Hunting High And Low RIAA Gold Album Award

RIAA Gold album award for the debut album from a-ha, Hunting High And Low. It was released on June 1, 1985 and certified Gold by the RIAA on Oct. 22, 1985 for 500,000 copies sold. "Take On Me" became a global hit for the Norwegian group, hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and "The Sun Always Shines On TV" went to #20. The album rose as high as #15 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and gained significant airplay on radio and particularly on MTV, where the innovative "sketch" style video for "Take On Me" become ultra-popular. The group also was nominated for Best New Artist for the 1986 Grammy awards. By 1986 the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for one million copies sold. See image above for RIAA sales certification of the album*.  Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Gold album award In VG condition First presentation award from 1985 Presentation to music industry executive All original with manufacturer sticker Award measures approx. 17