Billy Idol Greatest Hits RIAA Gold Album Award

RIAA Gold Award for Billy Idol album Greatest Hits. Released on Mar. 27, 2001, it was certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 copies sold on Jan. 16, 2002. This greatest hits release contained Idol's top hits "Rebel Yell" to "White Wedding" to "Mony Mony". It also includes Idol's version of "Don't You (Forget About Me)", which was actually written by Idol's longtime producer/songwriter Keith Forsey for Idol but ended up being first recorded (and made famous) by Simple Minds. The album reached #74 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and charted in several other countries as well. By 2005 it was certified Platinum by the RIAA for one million sold. See image above for all the RIAA certifications of this release.*  Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Gold Album award with great artwork In Excellent condition First presentation award from 2002 Presented to record label executive Letter of provenance included All original with manufacturer sticker Known as a "R