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Prince Stereo Review 'Record of the Year Award' for Purple Rain

"Stereo Review's Record of the Year Award for 1984"—an award issued to Prince's label, Warner Bros., for Purple Rain

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"Stereo Review's Record of the Year Award for 1984"—an award issued to Prince's label, Warner Bros., for Purple Rain

Unique Stereo Review award plaque presented to Prince's record label, Warner Bros., featuring gold text on a black background: "Stereo Review's Record of the Year Award for 1984, awarded to Warner Bros. Records for Prince and the Revolution: Purple Rain, by the staff and critics of Stereo Review, the world's most widely read music and record magazine." The plaque bears the facsimile signatures of the magazine's editors, William Livingston and Christie Barter. Framed in gold to an overall size of 10 x 8. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Recordmecca's Jeff Gold, in part: "We obtained this award from the estate of Russ Thyret (1944-2021), the former Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Records, who signed Prince to the label. I am a former Executive Vice President/General Manager of Warner Bros. and worked closely with Thyret and Prince."

The Prince Estate is not affiliated, associated, or connected with RR Auction or this auction, nor has it endorsed, authenticated or sponsored the items available for auction. Further, The Prince Estate has not licensed any of its intellectual property to RR Auction.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: #667 - Ended June 22, 2023