Burton Cummings "Stand Tall" 1970s Portrait Records Award. This plaque from Portrait Records is presented to California radio station KJOY and was given to a DJ and music director to recognize one million copies sold of the track.
The track was released in Oct. 1976 from the album of the same name, and landed in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, while topping the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart. The award has a replica autograph from Cummings as part of its' design. It was owned by David Kraham, a DJ and radio music director active in the 70s and 80s, including at KJOY. A notarized letter of provenance from Kraham is included with this item (see image).
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Item Highlights:
- Burton Cummings "Stand Tall" single Portrait Records Award
- Award estimated to be from the late 70s
- In Very Good condition considering its 47-year age
- Presented to radio station
- Letter of provenance included
- Award measures approx. 14" x 18"
- Great piece of memorabilia for any Burton Cummings fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
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