An Australian Gold Record presented to Johnny Cash in recognition of record sales in excess of 18,000 for Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash, in 1971
Estimate $7,000 – $8,000
mounted on a hardwood shield, with a plaque inscribed 'PRESENTED TO / Johnny Cash / BY / AUSTRALIAN RECORD COMPANY LIMITED / MARCH 1971 / FOR RECORD SALES IN EXCESS OF 18,000 ALBUMS'
record 30 cm diameter, shield 51 x 35.5 cm
Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership.
- Lot Sold $8,000 (Hammer Price)
- $9,760 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Property from the Estate of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, Sotheby's, New York, 14-16 September 2004, lot 175 (part)
Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above
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