Machine Description

Gold Record was a music-themed electro-mechanical pinball machine released by Bally during the height of the disco era, capitalizing on the booming music industry of the mid-1970s. The machine celebrated the achievement of gold record status in the recording industry, which was a significant milestone for musicians during this period.

The playfield design featured artistic representations of gold records, musical notes, and recording studio imagery that resonated with the era's aesthetic. Standard features included pop bumpers styled as record players, drop targets representing chart positions, and rollover lanes themed around music industry achievements. The backglass artwork typically displayed a celebratory scene of musicians receiving a gold record award.

Released during the twilight years of the electro-mechanical era, Gold Record represented one of the last waves of EM machines before the industry's transition to solid-state electronics. While not as well-known as some other Bally titles from this period, it captured a significant moment in both pinball and music industry history, bridging the gap between traditional pinball design and the emerging cultural influence of the disco movement.