Dot Records award for Donna Fargo hit "Funny Face", which was released in August 1972. While this is not an RIAA award, the single was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 4, 1973 for one million copies sold. The track became a #1 hit Billboard Country chart. It also charted on the Hot 100 pop chart, reaching #5 and becoming Fargo's sole top 10 hit on that chart.
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Item Highlights:
- Dot Records "gold" 45 award
- Award from around 1972
- Presented to radio personality and executive
- In VG condition
- All original
- Award measures approx. 8" x 12"
- Great collector's item for any Donna Fargo fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a Dot Records label award that would have been manufactured in 1972, making it approximately 51 years old. It is presented to well-known radio personality and executive Scott Shannon from WMAK, KQLZ, Z100 New York and many other stations. A letter of provenance from Shannon will be provided with purchase as seen in images.
The award is in VG condition, with a couple of minor scratches on the record and the solid wood plaque.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com