{"product_id":"diana-ross-touch-me-in-the-morning-1973-disc-award-ltd-rare","title":"Diana Ross \"Touch Me In The Morning\" 1973 Disc Award Ltd - RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 1973 label award made by Disc Award Ltd. recognizes success of the classic Diana Ross track \"Touch Me In The Morning\". \u003c\/strong\u003e The heartfelt ballad appeared on Ross's 1973 album of the same name and was released as a single on May 3, 1973\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e It topped the Billboard Hot 100, and reached #2 in Canada, also charting in Australia, Spain, and the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncludes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisc Award Ltd. record label in-house gold record award for Diana Ross track \"Touch Me In The Morning\"\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003eNote: Not an RIAA award, although Disc Award Ltd. awards are typically seen as the most valuable of in-house awards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented to record distributor executive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in 1973 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG condition with minor restoration (see details below)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward measures approx. 12\" x 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful and rare collectors item for any Diana Ross fan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE insured shipping to continental U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis award is presented to Ernie Santone, who was president of Chips Distributing in  Philadelphia (a record distributor). The award has the customary Disc Award Ltd. \"dragon\" logo engraved on the \"gold\" disc and an engraved presentation plate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in VG condition, despite its 53-year old age. It has the usual nicks and mars on the frame, which may have been touched up with black paint. The black felt matte has been replaced and the award has been rebacked with a new wire hanger as a result but otherwise is all original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in knowing more about RIAA and other record awards? Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get our \u003cem\u003eMusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide\u003c\/em\u003e free plus a 15% discount code \u003ca class=\"text-link\" title=\"Get RIAA Award Guide\" href=\"\/pages\/subscribe-and-get-free-musicgoldmine-riaa-and-record-award-guide\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the condition of all vintage record awards like this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinally, a word on photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOur photos are zoomable so you can get a very good look. Do let us know if you want photos of any other details on our pieces and we'll be happy to provide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Goldmine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48174259503336,"sku":"R2747s","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/diana-ross-touch-me-in-the-morning-1973-disc-award-ltd-rare-1970s-70s-ross-ltd-high-end-record-music-goldmine-musicgoldmine-495.jpg?v=1774847458","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/diana-ross-touch-me-in-the-morning-1973-disc-award-ltd-rare","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}