Donna Summer "I Feel Love" Casablanca label "gold" 45 single award. This hit from Donna Summer's fifth studio album I Remember Yesterday was released on July 2, 1977. While this is not a RIAA award, the single was in fact certified Gold by the RIAA on Nov. 9, 1977 for 500,000 copies sold. Remember Donna Summer (1948-2012) with this award.
The track went to #1 in many countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands and the UK, while hitting #3 in Germany and #6 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album on which the track appeared was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
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Item Highlights:
- Casablanca Records label "gold" single award
- In VG to Excellent condition
- Award dates from 1977
- Presented to radio industry executive
- Award measures approx. 12" x 15"
- Great collector's item for Donna Summer fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a label award that would have been manufactured in 1977 making it 47 years old. It is a first presentation award that is presented to "Johnny Kay" (real name Jhani Kaye) who at that time was at radio station KINT.
The award is in VG to Excellent condition with all original components including its original Dejay Products manufacturer sticker. It has some typical mars and scratches on the frame but is generally in VG condition otherwise. This is a heavy award for its' size with real glass and a wood back.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com