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Lot 486 |
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Japanese Award For a-ha. Platinum record for a-ha's 1985 album, "Hunting High and Low," with a plaque that reads, "Warner-Pioneer Japan congratulates Tom Ruffino on the superlative album 'Hunting High and Low' 1986 Warner-Pioneer Corporation." Matted and framed to an overall size of 19¾" x 17". Excellent condition. The hit "Take On Me" is on the album.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Realized
$90 |
Lot 487 |
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RIAA Certified Gold Record - Al Jarreau. Gold record for Al Jarreau's "Breakin' Away" with plaque reading: "Presented to Bob Regehr to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Warner Brothers Records long-playing record album ''Breakin' Away." Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 21½" x 17½". Excellent condition. Frame has been changed. Everything else is original. "Breakin' Away" was released in 1981. Jarreau is the only vocalist in history to have won a Grammy Award in three separate categories: jazz, pop, and R&B.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Unsold |
Lot 488 |
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The Allman Brothers Band, Including Duane and Berry. Promotional flyer for The Allman Brothers Band's 1969 self-titled debut album, signed by all six founding members of the group: Duane Allman (now deceased), Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley (now deceased), Butch Trucks, and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson, no place, no date. Jaimoe signed with that name only, preceded by "Best Wishes"; Berry also added "Best Wishes" before his name. All of the members signed in black ball point.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized
$900 |
Lot 489 |
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Australian Record Industry Association Award For The B-52's. Platinum record for the B-52's with a plaque that says, "Presented to Tom Ruffino for Australian Sales exceeding 50,000 units by WEA Records Pty. Limited June, 1980" and an ARIA Accredited Award medal. With leopard-skin matting, framed to an overall size of 20¼" x 15¼". Excellent condition. The band's self-titled debut album, "the B-52's", and released in 1979.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Realized
$312 |
Lot 490 |
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"Casablanca" Song Sheet For "As Time Goes By". Original song sheet, 12" x 9", with portrait of Bergman and Bogart on the cover. Cover has light scuffing and owner's name at upper right. Some spine separation and a 2" tear on back cover. A sought-after piece.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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| Realized
$90 |
Lot 491 |
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Swedish Award For Chicago. Gold record for Chicago's 1984 album,"Chicago 17," with a plaque that reads, "This is to commemorate the sale of more than 50.000 copies in Sweden October 1984." Matted and framed to an overall size of 17" x 14¾". Excellent condition. The album reached #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, earned two Grammys, and went on to be certified seven-times platinum. Two singles from the album, "Hard Habit To Break." and "You're The Inspiration" reached #3 on Billboard's Pop Singles chart.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Unsold |
Lot 492 |
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Italian Gold Record Award For Christopher Cross. Gold record for Christopher Cross' self-titled album, released in 1979, with a plaque that reads, "Presented to Tom Ruffino, Warner Bros Records for collaboration in reaching sales exceeding 200,000 copies of the Christopher Cross album in Italy." Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 18¼" x 18¼". Excellent condition. Cross won five Grammy Awards for this album, which has the very popular song "Sailing".
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Unsold |
Lot 493 |
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Jackson, Janet - RIAA Certified Gold Record For "Control". Matted and framed with a Gold Sales Award cassette and a plaque that reads, "Presented to Robert White to Commemorate the Sale of More Than 500,000 Copies of the A&M Records Album and Cassette 'Control'." This was Janet Jackson's third album. It featured production by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, as well as Jackson herself. The album dealt with her independence from the Jackson family, and the recent annulment of her marriage to James DeBarge. Framed to an overall size of 21" x 16½". Overall in fine condition, except for a few areas of chipping to finish at top rear edge of frame and three faint scratches to plexiglas at lower right.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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| Unsold |
Lot 494 |
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RIAA Certified Gold Record - James Taylor. Gold record for James Taylor's "Greatest Hits" with plaque reading: "Presented to Warner Bros. Records to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Warner Bros. Records long-playing record album 'Greatest Hits'." Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 21½" x 17½". Excellent condition. Frame has been changed and small photo is from a different album. Everything else is original. The hits include "Fire and Rain," "Sweet Baby James" and "You've Got A Friend." The album was released in 1976 and has sold over 11 million copies to date.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Unsold |
Lot 495 |
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Greek Award For Red Hot Chili Peppers. CD of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1999 release, "Californication" with a plaque that reads, "Awarded to Anthony Kiedid for sales in excess of 30,000 units in Greece. Warner Music Greece S.A." Matted with the booklet and an image of the band and framed to an overall size of 17½" x 23". Excellent condition.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Realized
$96 |
Lot 496 |
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RIAA Certified Platinum Record - Steve Martin. Platinum record for Steve Martin's "Let's Get Small" with plaque reading: "Presented to Russ Thyret to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Warner Bros. Records long-playing record album ''Let's Get Small." Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 21½" x 17½". Excellent condition; the frame has been changed and has a few dings. Everything else is original. The first of Martin's comedy albums, "Let's Get Small" was released in 1977; it won a Grammy in 1978. The title of one of the tracks, "Excuse Me," became a national catch phrase.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Unsold |
Lot 497 |
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RIAA Certified Platinum Record - Steve Winwood. Platinum record for Winwood's "Arc Of A Diver" with plaque reading: "Presented to Russ Thyret to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Island Records long-playing record album 'Arc Of A Diver'." Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 21½" x 17½". Very fine condition; some rubbing to lettering in plaque. Frame has been changed. Everything else is original. Released in 1981, "Arc Of A Diver" was Winwood's second album.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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Lot 498 |
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RIAA Certified Gold Record - Steve Winwood. Gold record for Steve Winwood's "Arc Of A Diver" with plaque reading: "Presented to Russ Thyret to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Warner Bros. Records long-playing record album 'Arc Of A Diver'." Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 21½" x 17½". Excellent condition. Frame has been changed. Everything else is original. Released in 1981 on Island Records, "Arc Of A Diver" was Winwood's second album.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Unsold |
Lot 499 |
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RIAA Certified Platinum Record - Van Halen. Platinum record for Van Halen's "1984" with plaque reading: "Presented to Tom Ruffino to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Warner Bros. Records long-playing record album ''1984'." Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 21½" x 17½". Excellent condition. Frame has been changed. Everything else is original. "1984" was Van Halen's sixth album and their last album featuring singer David Lee Roth. "1984" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Magazine album charts. It is one of only two Van Halen albums to sell over 10 million copies in the United States.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Unsold |
Lot 500 |
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RIAA Certified Platinum Record - Van Halen. Platinum record for Van Halen's "Fair Warning" with plaque reading: "Presented to Bob Regehr to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the Warner Bros. Records long-playing record album 'Fair Warning'." Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 21½" x 17½". Excellent condition. Frame has been changed. Everything else is original. Released in 1981, "Fair Warning" was Van Halen's fourth album. Although it did not achieve the commercial success of the first three albums, it did receive critical acclaim. The album charted as high as #6 in the US and #49 in the UK. The only single released from the album was "So This Is Love?".
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Realized
$180 |
Lot 501 |
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RIAA Certified Gold Record - Van Halen. Gold record for Van Halen's "1984" with plaque reading: "Presented to Tom Ruffino to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Warner Bros. Records long-playing record album ''1984'." Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 21½" x 17½". Excellent condition. Frame has been changed. Everything else is original. "1984" was Van Halen's sixth album and their last album featuring singer David Lee Roth. "1984" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Magazine album charts. The song "Jump" reached #1 on the magazine's singles chart and "Panama" reached #13; "I'll Wait" reached #13 and "Hot for Teacher" reached #56.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Unsold |
Lot 502 |
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British Award For Van Halen. Platinum record for Van Halen's 1986 album "5150" with a plaque that reads, "BPI Certified Sales Award Presented to Van Halen to recognise sales in the United Kingdom of more than 60,000 copies of the Warner Bros. album '5150' 1986. " Matted and framed to an overall size of 20" x 16". Excellent condition. "5150" is police code for "escaped lunatic." This is the first Van Halen album with Sammy Hagar as lead singer.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Realized
$120 |
Lot 503 |
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French Award For Van Halen. Gold record for Van Halen's debut, self-titled album, with a plaque in French that reads, "Plus de 100.000 exemplaires vendues juin 1979. Certifié S.N.E.P.A. Distribution WEA fillipacchi music." Matted and framed to an overall size of 19" x 19". Excellent condition. "Van Halen" was released in 1978. The hit "Runnin' With The Devil" is on the album.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
From the personal collection of a former Warner Bros. executive.
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| Unsold |
