Vintage and in great condition, this is a 1974 "platinum" label award made by Disc Award Ltd. recognizing success of Barry White album Can't Get Enough. Smooth-as-silk crooner White released the album on Aug. 6, 1974. It included the #1 Billboard R&B chart hits "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" and "You're The First, The Last, My Everything", which also reached #1 and #2, respectively, on the Billboard Hot 100. The album topped the Billboard Top 200 Album charts and went to #4 in the UK, also charting in Australia, Canada, and across Europe. While the album doesn't have Platinum certification from the RIAA, it was certified Gold on Sept. 19, 1974. (Note: This is not a RIAA award).
The award is presented to Russ Regan, who was President of Uni/MCA among other roles, and who signed and/or worked with Barry White, Elton John, Olivia Newton John, Neil Diamond, and many others. The award is all original including having the Disc Award Ltd. logo engraved on the "platinum" disc, engraved plate, black felt matte and award manufacturer's stamp on the rear.
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Item Highlights:
- Disc Award Ltd. record label in-house "platinum" LP record award for Barry White album Can't Get Enough (Note: Not an RIAA award, although Disc Award Ltd. awards are typically seen as the most valuable of in-house awards)
- Presented to record label president
- Made in 1974 making it about 51 years old
- In VG to Excellent with minor mars on the frame
- Award measures approx. 15.5" x 15.5"
- Great, historic collectors item for any fan of Barry White
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- International shipping available
This award is in VG condition, despite its 51-year old age. It has only minor mars on the frame and was obviously well kept over the years, resulting in very little fading of the matte and label. It also has the distinctive "dragon logo" engraved in the dead wax area, along with its original wood back with "Disc Award Ltd" stamp.
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