Doors

Disc Award Ltd., manufactured gold and platinum record awards in Los Angeles from the late 50’s to the late 70’s. They were the most prolific, consistent, and valuable of all In-House awards (non RIAA). I’ve always thought with their simple square format, black frame, and wooden backs they were the classics of record awards.

The Doors self-titled first album was a classic itself (released in January 1967, and certified RIAA gold on 9/11/67), it’s been honored in many ways including this RIAA White Matte Award. But below you see it honored with an authentic Disc Award Ltd. gold LP. This award was presented to Larry Ray, who was Director of National Promotion at Electra Records, reporting directly to label owner Jac Holtzman. The Doors gave him the award personally for the work he did in making their first single “Light My Fire” #1 …

As added provenance for this award, Larry taped a picture of himself and Ray Manzarek on the back…

The classic Disc Award Ltd. dragon logo is etched at 4 o’clock on the trail off…

__________________________________

Doors “Morrison Hotel” 1970 RIAA LP White Matte Record Award w/Henry Diltz

Thumbnail image for Doors “Morrison Hotel” 1970 RIAA LP White Matte Record Award w/Henry Diltz

Our spotlight award today comes from from the collection of  Tony Fornaro. Tony has collected awards for years and his want list includes adding another Led Zeppelin white matte (unopened). Contact him if you have any ideas. “Morrison Hotel/Hard Rock Cafe”, was The Doors fifth album. Released in February 1970, certified gold the same month […]

Read the full article →

Doors “1st” – 1967 #2 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

Thumbnail image for Doors “1st” – 1967 #2 Album – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

1967 was a special year in music … The Beatles released “Sgt. Pepper” … and there had never been anything like it. Jimmy Hendrix released “Are you Experienced” … and the sound of a guitar has never been the same. And when The Doors released their self titled debut LP … the youth had a […]

Read the full article →

Doors “Morrison Hotel/Hard Rock Cafe” Gold LP, In-House, Disc Award Ltd., Record Award

Thumbnail image for Doors “Morrison Hotel/Hard Rock Cafe” Gold LP, In-House, Disc Award Ltd., Record Award

If you’ve received or collect awards (or simply love and celebrate music), I think you’ll enjoy the Awards Gallery on the right, and please sign up for regular free Award Stories by Email. _____________________________ “Fronted by the Lizard King, surrounded by a virtual wall of sound that poured forth from 600 and 1000 watt amplifiers […]

Read the full article →

Doors “Touch Me” Gold 45 Disc Award Ltd. Record Award

“Touch Me” was the third and final RIAA certified single from 60’s legends The Doors. Released in December of 1968, and certified gold on February 13, 1969, it reached a peak chart position of #3. Here it is celebrated with a Disc Award Ltd. In-House (non-RIAA) award. (If it was an RIAA award it would […]

Read the full article →