Chaka Khan Chaka RIAA Gold Album Award

RIAA Gold LP award for Chaka Khan album Chaka, which was released on Oct. 12, 1978. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on Nov. 14, 1978 for 500,000 copies sold.  The album included Khan's cover of the Ashford & Simpson tune "I'm Every Woman", which became a signature hit and #1 Billboard R&B chart topper. Other hits included "Roll Me Through The Rushes" and the Stevie Wonder-penned "I Was Made To Love Him." The album peaked at #12 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and also charted in several other countries. See image above for the RIAA sales certification of this album*.  Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Gold "strip plate" LP award In VG condition  First presentation award from 1978 Presented to artist manager Known as a strip plate award because the presentation plate, RIAA logo and album miniature are on one metal strip, made from 1981-1985 Award measures 17" x 21" Great collectors item for any Chaka Khan fan FREE insured shipping t