Billy Joel THE BRIDGE RIAA Platinum Record Award 1986 Ray Charles Cyndi Lauper. RIAA Platinum Record Award for the sales of one million copies of the 1986 album & cassette entitled THE BRIDGE, the last studio recording of Billy Joel produced by Phil Ramone, about 16 3/4 by 20 3/4 inches, in very good condition as the top of the record has come slightly unglued (when hung, this is virtually impossible to see). THE BRIDGE was released on July 26, 1986. It received both RIAA Gold and Platinum Record Awards on October 8, 1986. The top of the record has come slightly unglued; however when hung, this is virtually impossible to see. Vendio Images: More than just a pretty image. 250+ Mobile Responsive & Active Content Free Listing Templates with Vendio Sales Manager. Get business information that counts! – Vendio Counters are active content free.