RIAA Gold 45 "white matte" award for the Chicago single "Just You 'N' Me" presented to Chicago founding member and drummer Daniel Seraphine. The single was released in September 1973 off their Chicago VI album and certified Gold by the RIAA on Jan. 2, 1974 for one million copies sold.* (Note the RIAA lists the track as "Just You & Me").
A classic Chicago track written by James Pankow with lead vocal from bassist Peter Cetera, the late Terry Kath adds some tasty wah-wah pedal solo riffs on the track, while Danny Seraphine lays down his standard solid groove on drums. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 in Canada, and it also charted in several other countries.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold 45 award with white matte, gold disc, and gold info plate
- Presented to Chicago co-founder and drummer Daniel Seraphine
- Made in 1974
- All original (see details below)
- In VG to Excellent condition with only very minor mars on the frame
- "White matte" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from 1964-1974
- RIAA white matte awards numbered only 5-25 plaques worldwide for any given single/album
- Award measures approx. 13" x 17"
- Great, rare collector's item for any Chicago fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Single award was made in 1974 making it a late period white matte award that is approx. 50 years old. The award is presented to Chicago founding member and drummer from 1967-1990 Daniel Seraphine.
This award is in Very Good to Excellent condition, considering its age. There are a few minor mars scratches on the wood frame but the matte, presentation plate and gold disc are in Excellent condition. It is our view that the award has been rebacked (probably to repair a fallen gold disc or plate) but the original New York Frame & Picture Co. sticker has been re-affixed to the backing paper.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com