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Prettier Than RIAA Awards? DiscAward Ltd '60s-'70s Awards
Posted by James Duncan on
In the history of recorded music, the iconic gold and platinum records that adorn the walls of recording studios, artist's homes, and music professional's offices have become some of the most recognizable symbols of commercial success. Most people immediately associate these plaques with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)—the trade organization that, beginning in 1958, formalized sales recognition in the United States. Yet nestled within the annals of music memorabilia is a lesser-known but historically fascinating chapter: The in-house record awards made by Disc Award Ltd. throughout the 1960s and 1970s. And, as you'll see from photos of some...