RIAA Gold Single 45 award for Johnny Rivers track "Swayin' to the Music (Slow Dancin')". Released in June 1977, the single was certified Gold by the RIAA on Nov. 29, 1977 for one million copies sold.
From Rivers' studio album Outside Help, his cover of the song, originally recorded by Funky Kings in 1976, was even more successful. It reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #3 in Canada, while also charting in Australia. Originally released on Rivers' own Soul City record label as "Slow Dancing", he later released it on Atlantic Records subsidiary label Big Tree to gain wider distribution.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold 45 award
- In VG condition
- Award from 1977
- Presented to Atlantic Records
- All original with manufacturer label
- Known as a "floater" award because the components appear to "float" above the matte, they were made from 1975-1981. RIAA "floater" awards numbered only 25-50 plaques worldwide for any given single/album
- Award measures approx. 13" x 17"
- Great collectors item for any Johnny Rivers fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a RIAA Gold Single award that would have been manufactured in 1977, making the award approximately 49 years old. It is presented to Atlantic Records.
It is in VG condition with some typical wear on the frame and mars on the plexiglass. It is all original and while the backing paper has been taped and a wire hanger has been installed in place of the sawtooth hanger, it still has its' Creative Glassics manufacturer sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com