1974 Capitol Records award for Linda Ronstadt track "You're No Good". Released in 1974, the track became Ronstadt's sole #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, landing there in 1975. It also charted to #15 in Australia, #17 in the Netherlands, and #24 in New Zealand and became the most successful version of the song which was written by Clint Ballard, Jr. and originally released by artist Betty Everett in 1963.
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Item Highlights:
- Capitol Records "Gold" Single Award
- In VG condition
- Award dates to 1974-75
- Presented to radio personality and executive
- Provenance letter included (see image)
- All original
- Award measures approx. 11.5" x 13.5"
- Beautiful and rare collectors item for any Linda Ronstadt fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This Capitol Records single award was made in 1974-75, making it about 49-50 years old. It is presented to David Kraham, a DJ and radio music director active in the 70s and 80s, including at KJOY in California. A notarized letter of provenance from Kraham is included with this award (see image).
Despite its' age it is VG condition with the only flaw being a slightly damaged frame corner (see image). Also, its' original backing paper was torn off and it has been rebacked.
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Notes on the condition of all vintage record awards like this one: Please do not buy this item if you want a brand new piece of memorabilia. These are historical artifacts from the year they were produced. As a result they may show signs of wear. Frankly, if you see a 50-year-old award purported to be in 100% perfect condition, it might be too good to be true. After all, an antique should have "good' wear. If not, you might want to question the piece.
As to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.
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