Overview
This is an official industry sales award commemorating 50,000 units sold in Canada of Rise Against's seminal fourth studio album.
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Preliminary identification
Rise Against 'The Sufferer & the Witness' Certified Canadian Gold Record Award, c. 2006
Photo reference
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Story
In the summer of 2006, Chicago's Rise Against released an album that would become a definitive anthem for a generation of socially conscious punk fans.
Maker / Origin
Music Canada is the non-profit trade organization that represents the interests of the Canadian recording industry and manages the country's gold and platinum certification program.
Condition & Value
The frame and gold record appear to be in good condition, though there is visible spotting and 'foxing' on the background artwork matting, likely due to humidity or the… Value is driven by the 'in-house' provenance; awards presented to actual band members (like Chris Chasse) are the most sought-after by collectors.
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