Olivia Newton-John "I Honestly Love You" White Matte RIAA Gold 45 Award - RARE
RIAA Gold 45 award for Olivia Newton-John track "I Honestly Love You". Released in August 1974, it was certified Gold by the RIAA on October 9, 1974 for one million copies sold. Remember Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022) with this first presentation award for her first U.S. #1 single. This was Newton John's first #1 in the U.S. and Canada and it also topped the charts in her native Australia. It won her Grammy awards in 1975 for Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female. In addition, it was nominated for Song of the Year. The track also charted well in several other world markets and became one of the late artist's signature tunes. See image above for RIAA sales certification of this single.* (As is often the case, the RIAA website lists an incorrect number of units sold for a Gold single certified first during the 1964-75 "white matte" award period). Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Gold 45 award with white matte, gold disc and gold info