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An iconic RIAA Gold Album award has come onto the market for Elton John's April 1970 American debut. The award sports the special -- are rare -- feature that it is presented to Sir Elton himself. This is the album that started it all for Elton in the USA since his U.K.-released debut album Empty Sky was not released in the U.S. until 1975.  This also made his self-titled album his first RIAA Gold record in the USA. The album's track list included iconic breakthrough hit "Your Song", arguably he and Bernie Taupin's finest composition, and reportedly Elton's personal favorite. The...

While RIAA awards (those made by the official U.S. record industry trade association, the Recording Industry Association of America) are arguably the best-selling record awards among collectors, there are other choices in the marketplace which can bring similar joy, memories and value to one's collection. These awards are produced under the authorization of similar recording industry trade organizations in various other countries whose industries have created such an organization and who issue sales awards to certify sales in those countries. There are a couple of ways these awards can add depth to a collection. One is that some artists have only done...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUNE 23: Today in 1966, the Beatles were at #1 with “Paperback Writer”. It would be their last new song featured on their final tour in 1966. JUNE 25: Happy birthday to Carly Simon, born today in 1945! She rose to fame during the 70s with 13 Top 40 hits, including “You’re So Vain”, “You Belong To Me”, “Jesse”, and others. JULY 2: Today in 1989, The Fine Young Cannibals were at #1 with “Good Thing”. It was the group’s second trip to...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUNE 10: Today in 1962, Ray Charles was at #1 with “I Can’t Stop Loving You”. It was first released in 1957 by its songwriter, Don Gibson. JUNE 18: Happy birthday Sir Paul McCartney, born today in 1942! The iconic singer-songwriter, musician, and activist continues to make music and entertain crowds around the world. Photo credit: Ralph_PH [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en]. JUNE 20: Happy birthday to John Taylor of Duran Duran, born today in 1960! The co-founder and bassist has been with the group since 1978....

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 26: Today in 1981, Kim Carnes was at #1 with “Bette Davis Eyes”. It would stay at the top and end as 1981’s #1 song! JUNE 2: Happy 80th birthday to Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones, born today in 1941! He joined the group in 1963 as not only their drummer, but also as the designer of their record sleeves and tour stages. JUNE 6: Happy birthday to Steve Vai, born today in 1960! He began his music career in an...