{"product_id":"ramsey-lewis-trio-the-in-crowd-1960s-disc-award-ltd-presented-to-ramsey-lewis-trio-rare","title":"Ramsey Lewis Trio \"The In Crowd\" 1960s Disc Award Ltd presented to Ramsey Lewis Trio - RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-1960s \"gold\" label award (i.e. non-RIAA) made by Disc Award Ltd. recognizing success of Ramsey Lewis Trio track \"The In Crowd\" presented to Ramsey Lewis. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe title track of the trio's successful 1965 album\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewas recorded live at the Bohemian Caverns nightclub in Washington, D.C. The track reached #2 on the Billboard R\u0026amp;B Singles Chart and #5 on the Hot 100 chart. It helped drive the album to #1 on the R\u0026amp;B Album chart and #2 on the Top 100 Album tally. Remember Ramsey Lewis (1935-2022) and fellow trio members \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEldee Young \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(1936-2007)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e and Isaac \"Redd\" Holt (1932-2023) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewith this award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncludes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisc Award Ltd. record label in-house \"gold\" record award for Ramsey Lewis track \"The In Crowd\"\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003eNote: Not an RIAA award, although Disc Award Ltd. awards are typically seen as the most valuable of in-house awards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented to Ramsey Lewis Trio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in 1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward measures approx. 12\" x 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare and historic collectors item for any\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efan of the Ramsey Lewis Trio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE insured shipping to continental U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award is presented to the Ramsey Lewis Trio. The award is all original including having the early style Disc Award Ltd. logo engraved on the \"gold\" disc, engraved plate, and black felt matte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award is in VG condition, despite its 60+ year old age. Although it has the usual nicks and mars on the frame and some minor defects on the record label which were likely caused at some point in the past when the record came dislodged and the award was repaired. It has its' original wood back with \"Disc Award Ltd\" stamp and serial number which, while faded, is still visible. The back has been retaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in knowing more about RIAA and other record awards and what makes them great to add to your collection? Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get our \u003cem\u003eMusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide\u003c\/em\u003e free plus a 15% discount code \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/subscribe-and-get-free-musicgoldmine-riaa-and-record-award-guide\" title=\"Get RIAA Award Guide\" class=\"text-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinally, a word on photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur photos are zoomable so you can get a very good look. Do let us know if you want photos of any other details on our pieces and we'll be happy to provide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Goldmine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48701478109416,"sku":"R2742s","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/ramsey-lewis-trio-the-in-crowd-1960s-disc-award-ltd-presented-to-rare-copy-1960s-60s-artist-presentation-ltd-eldee-young-record-music-goldmine-476.jpg?v=1783056099","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/ramsey-lewis-trio-the-in-crowd-1960s-disc-award-ltd-presented-to-ramsey-lewis-trio-rare","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}