Eric Clapton "Lay Down Sally" RSO Records award. The classic Eric Clapton track was released in November 1977 and while this is not a RIAA award, the track was in fact certified Gold by the RIAA on April 17, 1978 for one million copies sold. The hit appeared on Clapton's album Slowhand, and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Item Highlights:
- RSO label "gold" single award
- In VG condition
- Award dates to 1978
- Presented to radio personality and executive
- Provenance letter included
- All original with manufacturer sticker
- Award measures approx. 13" x 16"
- Fantastic collector's item for any Eric Clapton fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a RSO label award that would have been manufactured in 1978 making it about 46 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).
The award is in VG condition with all original components. It has some typical minor mars on the frame and glass but displays nicely. The backing paper is also original and, while the manufacturer sticker is missing, adhesive residue in the shape and size of a Dejay Products sticker is present and they were the company that made these awards.
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Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA and other 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 20 to 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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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com