Billy Idol debut RIAA Gold Album Award

RIAA Gold album award for the debut self-titled album from Billy Idol, which was released on July 16, 1982. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on June 28, 1984 for 500,000 copies sold bringing Idol his first Gold record. Fresh off the breakup of his former group Generation X, Idol's solo debut produced the hits "Dancing with Myself", "Hot in the City", and "White Wedding", all of which received considerable radio and MTV airplay. The album reached #45 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart, #6 in Canada and also did well on several other country charts. See image above for the RIAA sales certification of this album*. Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Gold Album award In VG to Excellent condition First presentation award from 1984 Presentation to music industry executive All original but has been rebacked  Award measures approx. 17" x 21" RIAA "strip plate" awards were made from 1982-85 Great collector's item for any Billy Idol fan FREE insured shippi