Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Gold Records Golden Anniversary
Did you know that the Gold Record is celebrating its Golden Anniversary this year? In 1958, the first gold record was awarded to Perry Como for his hit song, "Catch a Falling Star." Now that rocks! Later that year, Elvis received the first rock and roll gold record with "Hard Headed Woman." Since then the "gold record" has been the "gold" standard for hit music. (Let's see how many more times I can make a pun out of the word "gold").
Interestingly, before the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) began officially awarding gold records in 1958, labels would create their own to publicize sales achievements of their artists. (The actual first promotional gold record was designed by RCA for Glenn Miller's "Chattanooga Choo Choo.") Now gold records commemorate wholesale sales of 500,000 units and Platinum records commemorate sales of over a million copies.
The Rock Art Show is proud to have a great selection of fully licensed limited edition gold record collectibles available to our VIP members. These are designed specifically for collectors through licenses from the bands. Check them out now on our website.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
LAST CHANCE!!!
We just received some rather sad news from one of our artists, Jean-Pierre Weill. One of our most popular items in our art shows over the past years are the small framed 3D pieces created by Jean-Pierre. Many of our regular customers have been collecting the pieces individually throughout the years. The 3D pieces look amazing at the shows (the 2D photos on our website don’t do them justice.) Anyway, Jean-Pierre called to say that he was closing his studio and discontinuing the 3D art pieces. He only has a limited supply of each title left and is offering them to us while supplies last. He has also agreed to personally sign the back of each of the pieces. I know this is short notice, but we need to have all orders in to us by November 1st.
The pieces are approximately 10” x 9” framed (perfect for a stocking stuffer…hmmmm). Check out our web site to see the 17 different pieces that are available.
The pieces are approximately 10” x 9” framed (perfect for a stocking stuffer…hmmmm). Check out our web site to see the 17 different pieces that are available.
