Authentic 1979 RIAA Certified Gold Album Award for Amii Stewart’s legendary #1 disco smash album "Knock on Wood"

This is an official "Floater" style award—the most highly collectible and visually striking era of RIAA presentation pieces (1975–1981), where the golden disc and album artwork beautifully hover over the backdrop.

Elite In-House Archive Provenance:
This is not a standard award shipped out to radio stations.
It was procured directly from the estate of the California Gold Record Company. This exact piece hung on the walls of their legendary Tustin, California facility as an official archival house piece and part of their huge collection.
It stands as a fascinating meta-artifact of music industry history.

Presentation Details
• Artist: Amii Stewart
• Album: Knock on Wood (Certified Gold on February 26, 1979)
• Format: RIAA Official "Floater" Gold LP Award
• Presented To: Terry Barnes

Terry Barnes was an influential 1970s radio programmer and industry insider. In the golden era of radio, DJ's like Barnes were the ultimate gatekeepers. His heavy on-air backing was instrumental in breaking Amii Stewart's explosive track, driving it straight to #1 on the Billboard charts.
As a direct thank-you for his role in pushing the album past the 500,000 sales milestone, the label custom-ordered this beautiful award in his name. It is a genuine piece of music industry history honoring the team that made the magic happen!

The Star of the Show: Amii Stewart with Knock on Wood !
Amii Stewart etched her name into dance music history with her explosive 1979 disco-soul reimagining of Eddie Floyd's classic hit.
• The Global Smash: Driven by laser-hot synths and Stewart’s powerhouse vocals, "Knock on Wood" became a monster success, soaring all the way to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the Top 10 in over ten countries. It earned her a prestigious Grammy Award nomination and stands as an absolute cornerstone anthem of the disco era.
• The Legacy After: Beyond the massive success of the title track, the album yielded the international hit crossover cover of "Light My Fire". Stewart parlayed her breakthrough into a decades-long international music career, moving to Europe where she scored massive charting hits well into the 1980s and 1990s (including the smash hit "Friends"), earning her the nickname "The Unstoppable".


Condition Report:
A Beautiful Vintage Specimen
This piece is a magnificent survivor of the classic late-70s era, boasting incredible character that modern reproductions simply cannot replicate.

• The Front Face: Absolutely sharp and crisp. The vibrant colored matte, the high-gloss miniature album cover artwork, and the gold-plated presentation disc are in exceptional condition with zero fading, warping, or moisture exposure.
It displays perfectly and looks magnificent on a wall.

• The Frame: The original solid wood frame is sturdy and secure, displaying a light, honest vintage patina and minor edge-wear expected of a 45+ year-old gallery piece.
• The Reverse: The back features an original, authentic California Gold Record Co Label completely intact. The backing paper shows classic signs of age, including historic moisture staining along the bottom edge and small surface tears from decades in storage.
In accordance with high-end music memorabilia standards, the backing has been left 100% original and untouched to preserve its historical integrity, vintage soul, and investment value.

Shipping and Handling
• Shipped fully insured with signature confirmation required.
• Packed securely using professional, heavy-duty shipping materials to ensure it arrives exactly as pictured.
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