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Ken Kragen's own RIAA award honoring the first million records sold of ''We Are The World'', the smash hit charity album he and Harry Belafonte commissioned for famine relief in Africa. All-star super-group ''USA For Africa'' performed and recorded the now-classic eponymous single ''We Are The World'' resulting in the charity grossing over 60 million dollars as one of the best-selling singles of all time. Kragen's Recording Industry Association of America award includes platinum record, platinum cassette tape, album cover art and RIAA hologram, with engraved plaque dedicating the award to Kragen. Measures 16.5'' x 21''. Near fine.
''We Are the World'' Platinum Record RIAA Award -- 1985 Award For The First of Over 3 Million Records Sold, Presented to the Benefit's Visionary Creator
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