RIAA Platinum Award for Godsmack's self-titled debut album. Released on Aug. 25, 1998, the album went Platinum for one million copies sold on June 24, 1999, which this award celebrates.
Singles "Whatever", "Keep Away", "Bad Religion", and "Voodoo" all charted on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock and Alternative Songs charts. The album peaked at #22 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and by 2001 the album was certified 4x Multi-Platinum for four million copies sold. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this album through the years*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum award with platinum record, album artwork and presentation plate
- In VG to Excellent condition with only a minor scratch or two on the frame
- Made in 1999
- Presented to record industry executive
- Original manufacturer's sticker on backing paper
- Known as a "RIAA bar hologram" award with a serial number, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures 24.5" x 15.5"
- Beautiful collectors item for any Godsmack fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Platinum award is a first pre00000sentation award that would have been manufactured sometime in 1999 making this award approximately 22 years old. This award is presented to Jonathan Lev, a promotions and marketing executive who worked with rock, pop and alternative artists including Godsmack, Incubus, Nirvana, U2, Pearl Jam, Coldplay, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more.
The award is all original with Ill-Eagle Enterprises manufacturer's sticker on its back. This award is in VG to Excellent condition, with only a very minor mar or two on the frame and plexiglass.
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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.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com