RIAA Platinum Single Award for Marc Anthony track "I Need To Know". The track, from Anthony's first solo effort on which he sung in English, was released on August 16, 1999. Despite being officially only certified Gold by the RIAA (on Oct. 15, 1999) Columbia Records apparently had a Platinum award made, since this is presented to a (then) top Columbia executive.
"I Need To Know" hit #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart. It was also nominated for a Grammy award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and the Spanish version of the song won a Latin Grammy award for Song of the Year. See image above for the RIAA sales certification of this single*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum Single award
- In VG to Excellent condition
- Made in 1999
- Presentation to music industry executive
- All original with manufacturer sticker
- Letter of provenance included
- Known as a "RIAA bar hologram" award with serial number, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures 17" x 21"
- Great collectors item for any Marc Anthony fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Platinum Single award would have been manufactured in 1999 making it 25 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 Anthony, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, 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).
The award is in VG to Excellent condition with only minor wear on the frame and a few mars on the plexiglass. This award is all original with Ill Eagle manufacturer sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com