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In the recording industry artists can be awarded silver, gold and platinum albums. Who was the first person to be awarded a 'rhodium' album?

Question #18893. Asked by Elvis.
Last updated Jun 18 2020.

sundayboy
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sundayboy

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Paul McCartney received a rhodium disc on 24 October 1979 or 80 from the Guinness Book of World Records, as the all-time best selling singer-songwriter.

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Response last updated by gtho4 on Jun 18 2020.
May 07 2002, 6:14 PM
Senior Moments
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Senior Moments

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I think it was the first of its kind as the Guinness Book of World Records gave Paul McCartney a rhodium-plated disc for being history's all-time best-selling songwriter and recording artist.

May 08 2002, 12:54 AM
aceplayers
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aceplayers

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me thinks theres another postal quizzer about, Paul McCartney is the only person to receive a rhodium disc according to British Hit singles 13th edition

May 08 2002, 11:42 AM
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