Vintage and in great condition, this is a 1975 label award (i.e. non-RIAA) made by Disc Award Ltd. recognizing success of the classic Joe Cocker track "You Are So Beautiful". Written by Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher, the track appeared on Cocker's 1974 album on his album I Can Stand a Little Rain, it became a signature track for the English singer, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also charted in several other countries.
It is presented to radio executive Mike Steel of KEEL radio in Shreveport, Louisiana. The award is all original including having the Disc Award Ltd. logo engraved on the gold disc, engraved plate, black felt matte and award manufacturer's stamp on the rear. Remember Joe Cocker (1944-2014) with this original award.
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Item Highlights:
- Disc Award Ltd. record label in-house gold record award for Joe Cocker track "You Are So Beautiful" (Note: Not an RIAA award, although Disc Award Ltd. awards are typically seen as the most valuable of in-house awards)
- Made in 1975 making it about 48 years old
- In VG condition with shiny gold record and a few mars on the frame but perfect glass and black velvet matte
- Award measures approx. 12" x 12"
- Great historic collectors item for any Joe Cocker fan
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This award is in VG condition, despite its 48-year age. Although it has the usual nicks and mars on the frame (nothing major) it was obviously well kept over the years, resulting in very little fading of the matte and label and no tarnishing of the gold record. It also has the distinctive "dragon logo" engraved in the dead wax area, along with its original wood back with "Disc Award Ltd" stamp.
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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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