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KISS 1976 Rock And Roll Over RIAA Platinum Record Award Presented to Lee Abrams.
A rare and historically significant original RIAA Platinum Record Award commemorating the commercial success of KISS's landmark 1976 album Rock and Roll Over. Manufactured in early 1977 following the album's Platinum certification, this prestigious first-presentation "floater" style award was presented to legendary radio programmer and music industry consultant Lee Abrams, whose influence on album-oriented rock (AOR) radio helped shape the success of countless rock artists during the 1970s. The album achieved Gold certification on November 11, 1976, and Platinum status on January 5, 1977, marking another major milestone in KISS's meteoric rise to international stardom.
The award features the iconic Rock and Roll Over album artwork alongside a Platinum LP mounted above a black velvet background in the classic RIAA "floater" presentation style used between 1975 and 1981. An engraved presentation plaque honors Lee Abrams for his contributions to the album's success, while the original wood frame and acrylic front complete this highly collectible display. First-presentation RIAA awards from this era were produced in limited numbers—typically only a few dozen for key executives, artists, management, and influential industry professionals—making surviving examples exceptionally scarce.
Presented to one of rock radio's most influential figures, this award represents the intersection of music history, broadcasting, and the explosive popularity of KISS during their classic 1970s era. Its direct provenance to Lee Abrams significantly enhances its desirability among collectors of KISS memorabilia, RIAA awards, and music industry artifacts, making it both an impressive display piece and an important piece of rock-and-roll history.
SKU: BKK1013