Epic label "gold" award for R.E.O. Speedwagon's "Keep On Lovin' You". The track was released on Nov. 4, 1980 and while this is not a RIAA award, it was in fact certified Gold by the RIAA on March 16, 1981 for 500,000 copies sold.
From the album Hi Infidelity, the tune became the group's first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980. It also went to #2 in Canada and charted well in numerous other music markets worldwide. By April 1989, "Keep On Lovin You" had been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
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Item Highlights:
- Epic label "gold" single 45 award with all proper components for the era: Gold colored frame, gold disc and gold presentation plate
- In VG to Excellent condition with a few minor mars on frame and plexiglass
- Award dates to 1981
- Presented to radio station
- Has original back with manufacturer sticker
- Award measures 13" x 17"
- Fantastic collector's item for any REO Speedwagon fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a label award from Epic that would have been manufactured in 1981 making it 42 years old. It is presented to well-known radio personality and executive Scott Shannon from Q-105. Shannon later was on-air at Z100 New York and many other stations around the U.S. A letter of provenance from Shannon will be provided with purchase as seen in images.
The award is in VG to Excellent condition with all original components including original backing paper with original Creative Glassics manufacturer sticker (Creative Glassics also made RIAA awards). This award only has some very minor mars on the frame and plexiglass.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com