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An authentic RIAA Gold Record Award presented for the landmark Beatles album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. This example features the generation 2 “R” hologram used on RIAA awards between 1989 and 1997, placing its manufacture in the late 1980s to early 1990s, prior to the album’s platinum certification in 1992.

Widely regarded as one of the most important and innovative albums in popular music history, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band redefined studio production, conceptual album design, and visual presentation upon its original 1967 release. Its iconic Peter Blake and Jann Haworth cover artwork, reproduced within this award display, remains one of the most recognizable images in recorded music.

This particular award was presented to the renowned Cincinnati radio station WEBN, reflecting industry recognition tied to promotion and broadcast support. As with period RIAA awards issued between 1989 and 1992, it would have been available to record label executives, production personnel, and key distribution or media partners associated with the album’s ongoing commercial success.

The framed presentation comprises the gold LP, album artwork element, RIAA hologram certification plaque, and engraved dedication plate, housed in a black wooden frame.

Condition: Very well preserved overall. A minor ding is present to the lower right corner of the wooden frame. The reverse remains sealed, and the display presents impressively, with clean surfaces and strong visual appeal.

Comparable Beatles RIAA awards have achieved significant results at major auction houses in recent years, underscoring the enduring demand for authenticated industry recognitions tied to the Fab Four.

A rare and investment-grade piece of Beatles history, celebrating one of the most culturally significant albums ever recorded.