Tony Bennett MTV Unplugged RIAA Gold Album Award
RIAA Gold Album award for Tony Bennett album Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged. Released on June 24, 1994 it was certified Gold on Feb. 3, 1995 for 500,000 copies sold. Remember the legendary Tony Bennett (1926-2023) with this award. Backed by the Ralph Sharon Trio, this album captured Bennett's performance on MTV Unplugged. The tracks he performed generally came from the "Great American Songbook". The show included guest appearances by Elvis Costello and k.d. lang. The album won the Grammy award in 1995 for Album of the Year and also for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance. By 2000 the album was certified Platinum for one million copies sold. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this album*. Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Gold album award In Excellent condition First presentation award from 1995 Presentation to music industry executive All original with manufacturer sticker Letter of provenance included Award measures approx. 13" x 1