Michael Jackson's RIAA Gold Record for 'Thriller' to Be Auctioned

Michael Jackson's personal RIAA gold record award for his epic album "Thriller" will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on August 25. Interested bidders may participate in the auction online.

Jackson was awarded the gold record two months after the album's release in November 1982. "Thriller" ultimately attained RIAA diamond status for selling 10 million copies.

Released on November 30, 1982, "Thriller" featured the hits, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin,' 'Thriller,' 'Beat It' and 'Billie Jean.' Music historians believe the album paved the path for other 1980's black artists including Prince and Whitney Houston among others. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is credited with launching the era of modern pop music.

At its peak, "Thriller" sold one million copies per week worldwide. It went on to win a record eight Grammies in 1984 including Album of the Year. Jackson also won eight American Music Awards for the work.

The RIAA gold record is displayed in a "17 x 21" frame which includes the gold album and tape, RIAA plaque reading, 'Presented to / Michael Jackson / to Commemorate the Sale of More Than / 500,000 Copies of the / Epic Records / Album and Cassette / 'Thriller."

Bidding for the RIAA gold record begins at $25,000.

Additional information on the RIAA gold record can be found at http://natedsanders.com/Michael_Jackson_s_Very_Own_RIAA_Gold_Record_for___-LOT44856.aspx

Also going under the hammer is Michael Jackson'sRIAA gold album award for "Eat It," the parody of Jackson's song "Beat It," which was performed by comedic musician Weird Al Yankovic on his 1984 album "Humble Pie." Bidding begins at $5,000.

About Nate D. Sanders Auctions An industry leader in documents and autographs, Nate D. Sanders has conducted auctions in Los Angeles since 1990 and now conducts major auctions on a monthly basis. He is recognized for his knowledge of sports, historical and Hollywood memorabilia.

To learn more visit www.NateDSanders.com

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