Beatles "Yesterday" RIAA Gold 45 Award presented to The Beatles- RARE

RIAA Gold 45 "white matte" award for the Beatles track "Yesterday" presented to The Beatles. This single was released on Sept. 13, 1965 and certified Gold by the RIAA on October 20, 1965 for one million copies sold.* One of the most famous hits of the Beatles career, it went to #1 in most major music markets worldwide. It is one of the most covered songs ever, with over 1,600 cover versions recorded by 1986, according the Guinness Book Of Records. While written by Paul McCartney, it was credited to Lennon/McCartney as the chief Beatles songwriters were typically listed. The song first appeared on the album Help! in August 1965, except in the U.S., where it was released as a single in September. Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity Item Highlights: RIAA Gold 45 white matte award Made in 1965-66 Presented to The Beatles In VG condition All original, manufacturer sticker torn off "White matte" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from 196