1973 was a big year for Charlie Rich. Behind 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”…
The 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.