The O'Jays "I Love Music" Philly International Records award. This classic Gamble and Huff-penned O'Jays track was released in October 1975. While this is not a RIAA award, the track was in fact certified Gold by the RIAA on Jan. 12, 1976 for one million copies sold. The hit appeared on the group's 1975 album, Family Reunion, and as a single peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Soul Singles chart. It also charted in the UK and numerous other countries.
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Item Highlights:
- Philly International Records "gold" single award
- In VG condition
- Award dates to 1976
- Presented to radio station
- Provenance letter included
- All original internals and frame, rebacked
- Award measures approx. 11.75" x 15.25"
- Fantastic collector's item for any O'Jays fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a Philly International Records label award that would have been manufactured in 1976 making it about 48 years old. It is presented to KJOY, a radio station in California, and was owned by David Kraham, a DJ and radio music director active in the 70s/80s at the station. A notarized letter of provenance from Kraham is included with this award (see image).
The award is in VG condition with all original frame and internal components. It has some typical minor mars on the frame and plexiglass but displays nicely. This award has been rebacked.
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