Capricorn Records 45 award for Elvin Bishop track "Fooled Around And Fell In Love", which was released in Feb. 1976. Credited to songwriter and guitarist Elvin Bishop, the track was sung by then background singer Mickey Thomas (later lead singer of Jefferson Starship), and became a #3 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and top 10 in several other countries. While this is not an RIAA award, the single was in fact certified Gold by the RIAA in June 1976 for one million copies sold.
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Item Highlights:
- Capricorn Records "gold" 45 award
- Award from around 1976
- Presented to radio personality and executive
- Letter of provenance included
- In VG condition
- Original back with manufacturer label
- Award measures 12" x 16"
- Great collector's item for any Elvin Bishop or Mickey Thomas fan
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Detailed Item Description: This is a Capricorn Records label award that would have been manufactured in 1976, making it approximately 48 years old. It is presented to David Kraham at KJOY, a DJ and radio music director active in the 70s and 80s, including at that California station. A notarized letter of provenance from Kraham is included with this award (see image).
The award is in VG condition, with minor soiling on a couple of spots under the plexiglass. The solid wood plaque has its original Dejay Products Inc. manufacturer label.
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