John Lennon 1981 (Just Like) Starting Over BPI Award To Geffen Records (UK)

A UK BPI award that was presented to Geffen Records to recognise sales in the United Kingdom of more than 500,000 copies of the John Lennon single'(Just Like) Starting Over' in 1981. The award comes from the collection of the Geffen Records A&R executive, John Kalodner.

Kalodner began his career as a photographer and writer at Concert magazine and subsequently a photographer for various record labels. In the 1970s, he signed Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins to Atlantic Records and in 1980, Kalodner was headhunted to become the first A&R executive at the upcoming label, Geffen Records, where he worked with a number of artists including Aerosmith and Jimmy Page. In the 1990s, Kalodner moved over to Columbia Records where he again worked with Aerosmith along with Cher amongst others.

The award measures 26cm x 36cm (10.1 inches x 14.2 inches). The first item is charged at the normal rate. Near Mint = Almost like new with one or two very minor flaws. Excellent = Minor wear yet looks attractive and is perfectly usable. Very Good = Some wear and tear but overall presentable and usable. Good = Apparent wear and tear but with obvious deterioration of the condition. A plus or minus after the grading indicates that the condition is marginally higher or lower than the stated grade. This item is in the category "Music\Music Memorabilia\Rock\Presentation Discs". The seller is "tracksuk" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Artists/Groups: The Beatles/John Lennon
Brand: BPI
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original/Reproduction: Original
Type: Presentation Discs