Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)" RIAA Gold Single Award. Released on Nov. 11, 1992 it was certified Gold on Feb. 18, 1993 for 500,000 copies sold.
The track, the theme song from the Aladdin film, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also nominated for a Grammy award for Record of the Year. The song itself (sung by others on the original film soundtrack) won both a Grammy and an Oscar. The track was later included on Belle's 1993 album Passion and Bryson's 1994 album Through the Fire.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold single award
- In VG to Excellent condition
- First presentation award from 1993
- Presentation to music industry executive
- All original with manufacturer sticker
- Letter of provenance included
- Award measures approx. 13" x 17"
- Known as a "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-1997
- Great collectors item for Peabo Bryson or Regina Belle fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Gold single award that would have been manufactured in 1993 making it 29 years old. The award 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 projects like this one, along with artists Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, 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's sticker. The award is in VG to Excellent 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