RIAA Platinum Album Award for Adele album 21. Released on Feb. 22, 2011, it was certified Platinum by the RIAA on March 28, 2011.
Fueled by worldwide hits "Rolling in the Deep", "Rumour Has It", "Set Fire to the Rain" and "Someone Like You", the album topped the charts around the world, reaching #1 in almost every country with an album chart. It won Adele seven Grammy awards including Album Of The Year, along with a BRIT, Echo, and Juno award and more accolades. By 2016 the album was certified an impressive 14x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for 14 million sold, making it a rare RIAA Diamond Award-certified release. See image above for RIAA sales certifications of this album through the years*.
Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos
Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum Album award with album artwork
- In VG condition
- First presentation award made in 2011
- Presented to radio industry executive
- Has original backing paper and manufacturer's label
- Letter of provenance included
- Known as a "RIAA bar hologram" award with a serial number hologram, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures approx. 27.5" x 21.5”
- Great and rare collectors item for any Adele fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This Adele RIAA Platinum award is a first presentation award that would have been manufactured in 2011, making it 13 years old. It is presented to a former radio program director. Their name has been obscured only in the photos for privacy. A letter of provenance from the recipient will be provided with purchase. Provenance letter can be seen in images with executive's name obscured for privacy. Item buyer will receive a non-obscured copy of the letter.
It is all original with unopened backing paper and Jewel Box Platinum manufacturer's sticker. The award is in VG condition with a minor chip on one corner (see image) and otherwise only very minor mars on the frame and plexiglass.
Interested in knowing more about RIAA awards and what makes them great to add to your collection? Subscribe to our free bi-weekly newsletter and get our MusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide free plus a 15% discount code here.
Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one: Please do not buy this item if you want a brand new piece of memorabilia. These are historical artifacts from the year they were produced. As a result they may show signs of wear. Frankly, if you see a 20 to 50-year-old award purported to be in 100% perfect condition, it might be too good to be true. After all, an antique should have "good' wear. If not, you might want to question the piece.
As to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.
Finally, a word on photos: Our photos are zoomable so you can get a very good look. Do let us know if you want photos of any other details on our pieces and we'll be happy to provide.
*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com