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.

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 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

Detailed Item Description: This is a label award from Epic that would have been manufactured in 1981 making it 41 years old. It is presented to radio station KBEQ.

The award is in VG condition with all original components including original backing paper with original Creative Glassics manufacturer sticker (Creative Glassics also made RIAA awards). This award has some typical minor mars on the frame and plexiglass but displays nicely on a wall.

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.