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Village People "Y.M.C.A." Casablanca label award

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Village People "Y.M.C.A." Casablanca label award. The track was released on Oct. 17, 1978  and while this is not a RIAA award, the track was in fact certified Gold by the RIAA on Dec. 18, 1978 for 500,000 copies sold and by 1979 would be certified Platinum. 

From the album Cruisin', the tune became a classic dance track and peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1979. It also went to #1 in the U.K. and many other countries worldwide. 

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Item Highlights:

  • Casablanca label "gold" single 45 award with all proper components for the era: Gold colored frame, gold disc and gold presentation plate
  • In VG condition with a few minor mars on frame and plexiglass
  • Award dates to 1978-79
  • Presented to radio industry executive 
  • Has original back with manufacturer sticker
  • Award measures 12.5" x 15.5"
  • Fantastic collector's item for any Village People fan
  • FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
  • International shipping available

Detailed Item Description: This is a label award for the Village People's single "Y.M.C.A." from Casablanca Records that would have been manufactured in 1978-79 making it  41-42 years old. It is presented to radio industry executive Walt Brown.

The award is in VG condition with all original components including what appears to be original backing paper with manufacturer adhesive residue. It is not known what company manufactured the award. It has some typical minor mars on the frame and plexiglass but displays nicely on a wall.  

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Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one: 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 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.

As 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.

Finally, a word on photos: Our 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.

*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com

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