Exquisite official Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) gold sales award presented "to Jill Willis to celebrate outstanding success in Australia with sales exceeding Gold status for 'Around the World in a Gay,' 'Parade,' 'Controversy,' 'Batman' & '1999.'" Framed with its plate, five discs, and five images of the album covers to an overall size of 35 x 23. In fine condition.
Prince's former co-manager Jill Willis recalls: "The staff at WEA (Warner, Elektra, Atlantic) in Australia sent Prince, Gilbert and me one of these awards around the time that Gilbert and I became co-managers. I believe Prince's copy is hanging on the wall of Paisley Park on the staircase wall on the right—just after entering and going through the reception area."
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From the personal collection of Jill Willis (former Executive Vice-president of Paisley Park).
