Nirvana Nevermind RIAA 4x Multi-Platinum LP Award presented to Nirvana. Nirvana's legendary album was released September 24, 1991 and changed music. The release effectively ushered out hair metal and welcomed a new punk-infused raw rock sound. It was certified 4x Multi-Platinum on June 12, 1992 by the RIAA which is what this award celebrates.
The album went to #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album, fueled by incendiary single "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Three other singles also did well on radio and MTV including "Come as You Are", "Lithium", and "In Bloom". On a worldwide basis Nevermind has sold over 30 million copies, making it one of the best selling albums of all time. In the U.S., by 1999 the album earned a RIAA Diamond award for selling 10 million copies. See image above for all the RIAA sales certifications of this album through the years*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum "R hologram" album award from 1992
- In VG to Excellent condition
- Rare presentation to Nirvana
- Signed on the back by the original baby in the cover photo, Spencer Elden
- All original award including manufacturer label on backing paper
- Award measures approx. 17" x 25"
- Rare collectors item for any Nirvana fan
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- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a hard-to-find first presentation RIAA "R hologram" Platinum award presented to Nirvana that would have been manufactured in 1992, making the award 28 years old. The award is also signed on the back by by the original baby in the cover photo, Spencer Elden.
The award is in VG to Excellent condition, with only a minor mar or two on the frame and plexiglass. There is also some very slight degradation on the record around the lower side of the label (see image). The award has its' original back with Fitzgerald Hartley manufacturer sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com