RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum album award for Tracy Chapman's debut album, which was released on March 28, 1988. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA on Sept. 27, 1988 for two million copies sold.
Chapman's breakout album, the single "Fast Car" appeared on this album and broke her worldwide. It hit the top 10 in the U.S. and many countries. It reached #1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart and also won Chapman two Grammy Awards plus the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1988. By 2001 it had been certified 6x Multi-Platinum. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this album through the years*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA "R hologram" 2x Multi-Platinum album award with platinum disc and presentation plate
- In Excellent condition
- First presentation award from 1988
- Has been reframed
- Award measures approx. 17" x 25.5"
- Beautiful collectors item for any Tracy Chapman fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum award that was manufactured in 1988 making this award 32 years old. It is presented to Bob O'Connor. It is not known what role O'Connor played in the creation or marketing of the release.
The award is in Excellent condition with all original internals but has been reframed, likely due to the plastic covered frame having come apart, as they sometimes do. The new simple black frame compliments the award perfectly. It appears as if someone has also placed the what is likely the original Creative Glassics manufacturer's sticker on the new backing paper.
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Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards: 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.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com