Charlie Rich “Behind Closed Doors” – 1973 #1 Single – RIAA White Matte – Gold Record Award

1973 was a big year for Charlie RichBehind Closed Doors won the Country Music Association’s album of the year, single of the year, and he won best male vocalist. Released in January 1973, certified RIAA gold on September 4, 1973, it reached #1 on the Billboard country charts.  It is celebrated here with an Authentic, First Presentation, First-State RIAA “White Matte”…

charlierichbehindGRWM45FThe people of Columbia Records were instrumental in creating this success. The inscription, on the back of this presentation to the Dallas branch, speaks to the energy the label generated…

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If you  know someone who worked at a label in those days. Give them a kiss! They helped create a thriving music business.

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