RIAA Gold 45 "white matte" award for The Beach Boys hit single "Good Vibrations" presented to singer/songwriter/founder/producer Brian Wilson. The single was released on Oct. 10, 1966 and certified Gold by the RIAA on Dec. 21, 1966.

One of the biggest hits of The Beach Boys career, the track went to #1 in the US, UK and other countries. It received a 1966 Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Group performance and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1994. In 2016 the single was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Item Highlights:

• RIAA Gold 45 award with white matte, gold disc, and gold info plate
• In VG to Excellent condition with some typical wear on the frame
• Made in 1966
• Presented to Brian Wilson
• Has unopened original back with manufacturer sticker
• "White matte" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from 1964-1974
• RIAA white matte awards numbered only 5-25 plaques worldwide for any given single/album;
• Award measures approx. 13" x 17"
• Beautiful and very rare collector's item for any Beach Boys fan

Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold LP award was made in 1966 making it about 55 years old. It is presented to Brian Wilson, co-writer, vocalist, producer on the track and legendary member of the group.

This award is in Very Good to Excellent condition, especially considering its age. There is some wear on the wood frame as is typical. The award has its original backing paper with New York Frame & Picture Co. sticker still present.

Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one: Please do not buy this item if you want a brand new piece of memorabilia. These are historical artifacts from the year they were produced. As a result they may show signs of wear. Frankly, if you see a 50-year-old award purported to be in 100% perfect condition, it might be too good to be true. After all, an antique should have "good' wear. If not, you might want to question the piece.

As to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.