Lot 753. The Dr. Fink Collection Around The World In A Day Platinum Disc

Sold Stock #171268 | Sold Nov 22 2024

PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: London 2024

Lot # 753. The Dr. Fink Collection: "Around The World In A Day" Platinum Disc

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A platinum disc presented to Matt Fink to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of Prince and the Revolution's 1985 album Around the World in a Day, which included the hit singles "Raspberry Beret" and "Pop Life". This lot comes from the personal collection of Matt Fink (known by his stage name Dr. Fink). The award features a 12-inch platinum-coloured disc and a "Platinum Sales Award" labelled cassette. Along the bottom is a printed copy of the album cover, a metal plaque, and a holographic R.I.A.A (Recording Industry Association of America) certified sales award logo. The lot comes mounted under acrylic in a black frame, and the backing is slightly loose on one side. This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity co-signed by Dr Fink. Dimensions: 53 cm x 43 cm x 3.5 cm (20.75" x 17" x 1.25")

Additional Provenance: This lot comes from the personal collection of Grammy-Award-winning keyboardist and producer Matt Fink (known by his stage name Dr. Fink). Fink was a member of Prince's band from 1978 to 1991, notably playing as part of The Revolution, who also starred in the 1984 film Purple Rain.

Estimate: £1,200 - 2,400 Ω

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Item size: 20.87" × 16.93" × 1.38" (53cm × 43cm × 3.5cm)

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