
Ray Parker, Jr. "Ghostbusters" Billy Ocean "Caribbean Queen" Arista/Jive combo award
Ray Parker, Jr. "Ghostbusters" and Billy Ocean "Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)" Arista/Jive Records label "gold" single combo award. This tracks were released in 1984 and while this is not a RIAA award, they were in fact certified Gold by the RIAA on Aug. 7 and Oct. 31, 1984, respectively, each for 500,000 copies sold. The singles both went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and charted widely around the world. Ocean's track won him a Grammy award in 1985 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, making him the first British artist to win the category. Ray Parker Jr.'s track was nominated for an Oscar. Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: Arista/Jive Records label "gold" 45 singles award with gold colored frame, gold discs and gold presentation plate In VG condition Award dates from 1984 Presented to record promotion executive Letter of provenance included Award measures approx. 21" x 17" Great collector's item for any Billy Ocean, Ray Parker, Jr