Albert Hammond "It Never Rains In Southern California" RIAA White Matte Gold 45 Award - RARE

RIAA Gold 45 "white matte" award for Albert Hammond track "It Never Rains In Southern California", which was released in 1972 and certified Gold by the RIAA on Jan. 9, 1973 for one million copies sold. This 70s pop classic was recorded with players from the infamous "Wrecking Crew", it reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart. Trivia: It sometimes does rain in Southern California--especially this year, in record fashion... Also, Hammond's son, Albert Hammond Jr., plays guitar in The Strokes. See image above for the RIAA sales certification info on this single*. Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Gold 45 award with white matte, gold disc, and gold info plate First presentation award from 1972 Presented to record distributor In VG condition with typical frame wear All original but has been rebacked  "White matte" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from 1964-1974 RIAA white matte awards numbered only 5-25 plaqu