Black Sabbath debut White Matte RIAA Gold LP Award presented to and signed by Tony Iommi - RARE KISS "Stairway To Heaven"

"Stairway To Heaven"

1989 and its only Gold record to date

the album included the first recorded version on Elton John and Bernie Taupin's iconic breakthrough hit "Your Song"

while Gilmour toured as Pink Floyd along with Mason and Wright

adding "You Rock" in the top left corner

Black Sabbath debut White Matte RIAA Gold LP Award presented to and signed by Tony Iommi - RARE KISS "Stairway To Heaven"RIAA Gold LP "white matte" award for Black Sabbath's self titled debut album presented to Tony Iommi (mispelled "Iammi") and signed by Iommi. Widely considered the first heavy metal album, it was released on February 13, 1970. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on June 14, 1971 for one million dollars worth sold. In addition to its rarity as a white matte and its stellar presentation to legendary guitarist and Sabbath founder Iommi, this award also