This is a 1975 label award (i.e. non-RIAA) made by Disc Award Ltd. recognizing success of the classic Glen Campbell track "Rhinestone Cowboy". Written by Larry Weiss, the track appeared on Campbell's 1975 album of the same name. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and in Canada and also charted in many other countries. The single was in fact certified Gold by the RIAA on September 5, 1975.* Remember this classic track and legendary artist Glen Campbell (1936-2017) with this award.
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
Item Highlights:
- Disc Award Ltd. record label in-house gold record award (Note: Not an RIAA award, although Disc Award Ltd. awards are typically seen as the most valuable of in-house awards)
- Made in 1975
- Presented to music publisher
- Letter of Provenance included
- In VG to Excellent condition
- All original (see detail below)
- Award measures approx. 12" x 12"
- Great historic collectors item for any Glen Campbell fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
This Disc Award was made in 1975, making it about 51 years old. It is presented to 20th Century Music Corp., co-publisher of the song.
The award features the Disc Award Ltd. logo engraved on the gold disc, engraved plate, and black felt matte. It is all original although the record label was replaced at some point and a backing paper and new wire hanger have been attached. It is in VG to Excellent condition, despite its 51-year age with only very minor mars on the frame.
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Notes on the condition of all vintage record awards like this one: Please 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.
As 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.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com