RIAA Gold white matte award for Isaac Hayes album Live At The Sahara Tahoe. This live album was released in November 27, 1972 on Stax Records 'Enterprise imprint and certified Gold by the RIAA on July 3, 1973 for one million dollars worth sold.

This was the first live album from Hayes, led off by his classic "Theme From Shaft". It also included covers of tracks as diverse as The Doors' "Light My Fire", Dave Mason's "Feelin' Alright", Carole King's "It's Too Late" and more.

Item Highlights:

• RIAA Gold LP award with white matte, gold disc, album miniature, and gold info plate
• In VG condition with some typical scratches and mars on the frame
• A first presentation award from 1974
• Presented to industry executive
• Original back with manufacturer sticker
• "White matte" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from 1964-1974/early 1975
• RIAA white matte awards numbered only 5-25 plaques worldwide for any given single/album
• Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
• Great, rare collector's item for any James Brown fan

Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold LP award must have been made around 1974 making it 48 years old. The award is presented to Norm Ziegler, who was at Columbia Records and other labels during a 25-year career in the music industry.

It is in Very Good condition, considering its age with a few typical mars and scratches on the frame. The award has its' orginal backing paper with some tears which have been taped to help prevent dust intrusion and has its' original New York Frame & Picture Co. manufacturer sticker.

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 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.