Description
Official BPI (British Phonographic Industry) Gold Sales Award for sales of over 100,000 copies of the legendary Ghostbusters movie soundtrack in the UK.
This is a gold record (gold-plated vinyl) framed with a red mat, complete with an engraved brass plaque: “Presented to Arista Records Ltd. to recognise sales in the United Kingdom of more than 100,000 copies of the Arista Records LP ‘Ghostbusters’ 1984”. Includes the original soundtrack cover featuring Ray Parker Jr. and the UK flag in the top left corner.
An authentic piece issued by the BPI to Arista Records to celebrate the commercial success of the OST in the British market.
This is a gold record (gold-plated vinyl) framed with a red mat, complete with an engraved brass plaque: “Presented to Arista Records Ltd. to recognise sales in the United Kingdom of more than 100,000 copies of the Arista Records LP ‘Ghostbusters’ 1984”. Includes the original soundtrack cover featuring Ray Parker Jr. and the UK flag in the top left corner.
An authentic piece issued by the BPI to Arista Records to celebrate the commercial success of the OST in the British market.
Value for Ghostbusters fans
For a true Ghostbusters fan, this item holds enormous value, both emotionally and as a collectible:
- A piece of movie history: It is an official recognition of the success of the iconic 1984 soundtrack, the one that turned Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters” into a global hit and contributed to the film’s cultural phenomenon.
- Rarity: Original 1984 BPI Gold Awards are extremely rare items, especially for a film soundtrack. Owning the physical award issued to Arista Records is a dream for anyone collecting franchise memorabilia.
- Authenticity and charm: The gold vinyl, brass plaque, original cover, and UK flag create a powerful and visually striking display. It is a showpiece that tells the story of the film’s commercial triumph in Europe.
- Direct connection to the film: Many fans consider the OST as integral to the Ghostbusters experience as the Ecto-1 or the Firehouse. This award represents the “real-world” success of the music that accompanied those cult scenes.
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