Smashing Pumpkins Gish RIAA Gold Album Award

RIAA Gold Album award for the Smashing Pumpkins album Gish. It was released on May 24, 1991 and by Mar. 14, 1994 was certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 copies sold. Rare early Pumpkins award. The debut from the Chicago group, already displaying the group's alternative psychedelic sound, slowly rose to prominence after topping the CMJ (College Music Journal) chart. It became one of the best-selling independent albums (on Caroline), and was later re-released on Virgin records. Notable tracks included "Siva", "I Am One", and "Rhinoceros". By 1999 the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for one million copies sold.*   Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Gold Album Award  First presentation award from 1994 In VG condition  Presented to record retailer Award measures approx. 13" x 17" Known as a "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-1997 Great collectors item for any Smashing Pumpkins fan FREE insured shipping to continental U.S. International