Columbia/Sony label award recognizing 7 million in global sales of the Armageddon: The Album soundtrack. Released June 23, 1998, the album shot to #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and several other world charts on the strength of the film's success and the hits on the album. Several of the song only first appeared on this album including Aerosmith tracks "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" (#1 on the Billboard Hot 100) and "What Kind of Love Are You On", along with Journey's "Remember Me", and Bon Jovi's "Mister Big Time". While not an RIAA award, RIAA data shows that the album was certified for four million copies sold in the U.S.
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Item Highlights:
- Columbia/Sony label 7 million in sales award for Armageddon: The Album (Note: Not an RIAA award)
- In VG to Excellent condition
- Presented to record label executive
- All original, estimated to be from 1998-99
- Measures approx. 21" x 15.5"
- Great collectors item for any soundtrack or Aerosmith fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a label award estimated to be made in 1998-99, making it about 25 years old. It 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 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 (see image of letter, son's name is redacted on image, buyer will receive unredacted copy).
This award is all original and in VG to Excellent condition with only a few very minor scratches on the frame. It has its' original Jewel Box Platinum manufacturer sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com