1969 "gold" label award made by Disc Award Ltd. recognizing success of "Build Me Up Buttercup" by The Foundations. British group The Foundations generated a worldwide hit with this track, which was released on Dec. 3, 1968 in the U.S. It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on the UK chart, #1 in Canada, and it also charted in Australia and across Europe. It was in fact certified Gold by the RIAA on Mar. 4, 1969. (Note: This is not a RIAA award).
The award is presented to record distributor Seaboard. 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.
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
Item Highlights:
- Disc Award Ltd. record label in-house "gold" record award for The Foundations track "Build Me Up Buttercup" (Note: Not an RIAA award, although Disc Award Ltd. awards are typically seen as the most valuable of in-house awards)
- Made in 1969
- In VG condition, back has been retaped
- Award measures approx. 12" x 12"
- Great historic collectors item for any fan of The Foundations
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
This award is 57 years old yet in Very Good condition. It has mars on the frame and the back has been retaped. It has its original wood back with "Disc Award Ltd" stamp, which is very faded, but the serial number stamp "1515" is still visible.
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