{"product_id":"sammy-davis-jr-the-candy-man-1972-disc-award-ltd-rare","title":"Sammy Davis Jr. \"The Candy Man\" 1972 Disc Award Ltd - RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 1972 label award made by Disc Award Ltd. recognizes success of the classic Sammy Davis Jr. track \"The Candy Man\". \u003c\/strong\u003e The song, a Davis Jr. a remake of the original that appeared in the 1971 film \u003cem\u003eWilly Wonka \u0026amp; the Chocolate Factory \u003c\/em\u003eappeared on his \u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSammy Davis Jr. Now\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ealbum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Released \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ein April 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eas a single \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewith backing vocals from the Mike Curb Congregation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ebecame a Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e It also reached #2 in Canada, and #3 in Australia, and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male. The track was indeed certified Gold by the RIAA for one million copies sold on Aug. 21, 1972. (Note: This is not a RIAA 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 Sammy Davis Jr. track \"The Candy Man\" \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\u003eMade in 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG condition with minor restoration (see details below)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward measures approx. 12\" x 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful and rare collectors item for any Sammy Davis Jr. or Rat Pack fan \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\u003eThis award has the customary Disc Award Ltd. \"dragon\" logo engraved on the \"gold\" disc and an engraved presentation plate. It is in VG condition, despite its approx. 54-year old age. It has the usual nicks and mars on the frame. The black felt matte has been replaced and the award has been rebacked with a new wire hanger as a result but otherwise is all original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in knowing more about RIAA and other record awards? 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 class=\"text-link\" title=\"Get RIAA Award Guide\" href=\"\/pages\/subscribe-and-get-free-musicgoldmine-riaa-and-record-award-guide\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the condition of all vintage record awards like this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease 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.\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\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Goldmine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48694099804392,"sku":"R2724s","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/sammy-davis-jr-the-candy-man-1972-disc-award-ltd-rare-1970s-70s-ltd-pop-rat-pack-record-music-goldmine-musicgoldmine-742.jpg?v=1782800378","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/sammy-davis-jr-the-candy-man-1972-disc-award-ltd-rare","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}