This original RIAA "white matte" gold record award for Bob Dylan's masterpiece album "Blood on the Tracks" was presented to Billboard Magazine. Absolutely original, it has never been opened or repaired in any way. Many of the "white matte" awards offered on the market are either counterfeit or "restored" with non-original parts. If you collect gold record awards, you know that the "white matte" awards are the most collectible, and very few were made of each title. You may also know that the linen mattes & frames on these are often in poor condition, owing to their relative fragility. There are many dealers who often replace original frames, mattes, plates and discs which to most collectors ruins the value. Often these people "forget" to mention in their listings the minor to extensive replacement parts. And so a large premium is put on completely original awards, in great condition, with NO RESTORATION. This is completely original and comes with our lifetime guarantee of authenticity. A beautiful award presented to a legendary industry magazine. Acquired from the estate of Bill Wardlow, the late chart editor and associate publisher of Billboard. In excellent condition, with just a bit of the expected frame wear.