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Cliburn earns first classical platinum record
Classical pianist Van Cliburn is cited as earning a platinum record for a chart topping album that became the first classical LP to sell a million copies. RCA notes sales surpassed two million by 1967 and 2.5 million by 1970 with specifics not disclosed. Cliburn, 55, plans part time Moscow residence with Raisa Gorbachev helping him find an apartment.
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Fort Worth
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van Cliburn
RCA Records
Moscow
Raisa Gorbachev