The Staple Singers "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)" RIAA Gold 45 Award - RARE

RIAA Gold 45 award for The Staple Singers track "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)". Released in October of 1973, it was certified Gold by the RIAA on Dec. 19, 1973 for one million copies sold. (The track is listed in the RIAA database as "If You're Ready"). The song, released on the Stax label, went to #1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and #9 on the Hot 100 tally. It also charted well in Canada and the U.K. See image above for RIAA sales certification of this single.* (As is often the case, the RIAA website lists an incorrect number of units sold for a Gold single certified first during the 1964-75 "white matte" award period).  Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Gold 45 award with white matte, gold disc and gold info plate In VG condition First presentation award from 1973 Presented to record executive All original with manufacturer label "White matte" awards (obviously so-named due to the white matte used) were made from from 1964-1974 RIAA w