Official strip plate-style RIAA gold sales award commemorating the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the RCA Records long-playing record album ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.’ Framed with the disc and plate bearing a small replica of the album cover to an overall size of 17.5 x 21.5. In fine condition, with a few small tears and repairs to backing. Wardell was a long-time executive at RCA Records, best known for his restoration of the Elvis Presley recording catalog. RR Auction COA.
