The Who/Pete Townshend

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The Who/Pete Townshend
A presentation 'Gold' sales award for the Decca Records album Tommy, R.I.A.A. certified, white matte -- Presented to PETE TOWNSHEND -- 17x21 (44.5x54.6cm.) framed

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From the collection of Brad and Diana Rodgers of www.whocollection.com

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www.riaa.com

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This lot is offered without reserve. VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

'Tommy', released in the US on the 17th May 1969, was the first album of the Who's to officially go Gold and was certified by the RIAA on the 18th August 1969. Arguably this was the album that cemented the band's fan base in the USA.

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