BEE GEES BPI(Gold Disc)Record Award The Strawbs BeeGees 1978 BPI Silver Award owned by keyboardist Blue Weaver Start Price GBP 250.00 Current Price GBP 250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price GBP 395.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 14, 2008 Location Hampshire See more about 'BEE GEES BPI(Gold Disc)Record Award The Strawbs BeeGees' Description Blue Weaver’s Original BPI Award for ‘Here at Last’   This is a genuine BPI British Music Industry Silver Award for £150,000 sales in the UK of the album, ‘Here at Last’.  It was presented in 1978 to legendary keyboard player, Blue Weaver, who also co-wrote a number of Bee Gees songs.  Prior to joining the Bee Gees in 1975, Blue was a member of Amen Corner, Fairweather and The Strawbs.  And after leaving the Bee Gees in 1981, he became a renowned session musician, playing for everyone from Chicago to the Pet Shop Boys.   The award is in a silver metal frame measuring 16x20 inches (41x51cms) and is in good condition.  There are a few minor marks here and there, but nothing noticeable once it’s hanging on the wall.  The plaque mounted on the award reads:   Presented to BLUE WEAVER To recognise the sale, in the United Kingdom, of more than £150,000 worth of the RSO Long Playing Album ‘HERE AT LAST BEE GEES LIVE’ 1978   BPI (British Phonographic Industry) awards are the British equivalent of American RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) awards, but are usually far rarer.  This award would've been one of around 10 produced, the others being given to each of the Gibb brothers, along with a couple of the people closely involved with the record.  This is an official music industry award, and should not be confused with any kind of replica or ‘limited edition’ that is sold direct to the public.      This award spent over 20 years hidden away in Blue’s shed, before he donated it to a charity auction, so this is a very rare opportunity to acquire an original artist-owned award.   Please see my other items for more rare awards from the music industry including BPI & RIAA Awards.   Shipping Info    The item can be collected, or shipped at the following cost (including insurance):   £12 - UK £26 - EU £36 - Rest of Europe £38 - USA/Canada £48 - Rest of the world   Payment Info   Payment can be made by cheque/bankers draft in UK Pounds.  Paypal is also accepted, however, if you have an unconfirmed address, then you will need to contact me before placing your bid.  Cash can also be accepted, but only if the item is personally collected.   Payment should be received within 10 days of the auction end.  The item will then be shipped within 5 days of receiving payment.    If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me before placing your bid.  Thanks!  Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!