RIAA Platinum combo award for Wyclef Jean album Presents The Carnival and single "Gone till November". The album was released on June 24, 1997 and certified Platinum by the RIAA on Nov. 17, 1997 for one million copies sold. The single was released Jan. 16, 1998 and certified Platinum for one million sold on March 20. Wyclef awards are hard to find.
Jean's third studio solo album features guest artists including Celia Cruz, The Neville Brothers and his former Fugees bandmates Lauryn Hill and Pras. In addition to success of single "Gone till November", the album reached #16 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and also performed well in many other world music markets. In addition, it garnered three Grammy award nominations. By late 1998 the album was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA.*
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum Album and Single award
- In VG condition
- Award from 1998
- Presentation to music industry executive
- All original
- Letter of provenance included
- RIAA "serial number hologram" awards were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures 24" x 22"
- Beautiful collectors item for any Wyclef Jean fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Platinum combo award was manufactured in 1998 making it about 28 years old. It is presented to Jerry Blair, a record executive who held roles at CBS, Chrysalis, and Columbia Records.
Blair played a key role in the success of artists including Wyclef Jean, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, George Michael, Will Smith and many others. The award is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Blair's son, who later took possession of his father's awards and memorabilia (see image of letter, son's name is redacted on image, buyer will receive unredacted copy).
This award is all original with Ill Eagle manufacturer sticker. It is in VG condition with only minor wear on the frame and a few mars on the plexiglass.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com.