RIAA 8x Multi-Platinum Album award for the Beatles classic album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Released on June 2, 1967, it was not certified Platinum, and simultaneously 8x Multi-Platinum, until February 6, 1992. This is because the label apparently did not submit to the RIAA the documentation required to prove those sales levels until then.
One of the most famous records in history, Sgt. Pepper established many firsts, from its recording techniques and instrumentation to being the first album to include lyrics printed on its jacket. It spent 27 weeks at #1 in the UK and 15 weeks at #1 in the U.S. and also went to #1 in virtually every other major music market worldwide.
It won four Grammy Awards in 1968 including Album Of The Year, becoming the first rock album to do so. In 2002 it was ranked #1 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. By 1997 it had been certified 11x Multi-Platinum and is estimated to have sold 33 million copies worldwide. See image for all the RIAA sales certifications of this album through the years*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA 8x Multi-Platinum Album award
- In Excellent condition
- Award from 1992
- Presented to radio station
- All original with manufacturer sticker
- Known as a RIAA "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97
- Award measures approx. 17" x 25"
- Beautiful and rare collectors item for any Beatles fan
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Detailed Item Description: This RIAA 8x Multi-Platinum Album award was made in 1992, making it approx. 32 years old. The award is presented to California radio station KXFX.
This award is in Excellent condition with only very minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. It has its' original backing with Creative Glassics manufacturer sticker.
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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