RIAA Gold 45 award for Raydio hit "Jack And Jill", which was released in April 1978. The 45 rpm single was certified Gold by the RIAA on April 26, 1978 for one million copies sold.
Before Ray Parker Jr. scored his huge smash with the theme from Ghostbusters, he had this hit in 1977. It peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also reached the top 10 in several other countries. It was the first of a string of top 10 singles for the group.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold 45 award
- In VG condition
- First presentation award from 1977
- Presented to record promoter
- All original with manufacturer sticker
- Known as a "floater" award because the components appear to "float" above the matte, they were made from 1975-1981. RIAA "floater" awards numbered only 25-50 plaques worldwide for any given single/album
- Award measures 13" x 17"
- Great collectors item for any fan of Raydio or Ray Parker Jr.
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Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Gold award that would have been manufactured in 1977 since this "floater" style award was produced from 1975-81 and the recording was certified Gold in 1979. That makes this award approximately 41 years old. The award is presented to Tony Muscolo, a record promoter.
This award is in VG condition with some typical wear on the frame and mars on the plexiglass. It has its original backing paper with minor tears and, while the manufacturer sticker is not present, there is adhesive residue in the shape, size and location of a New York Frame & Picture Co. sticker.
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