Bundesverband Der Phonographischen Wirtschaft EV (Federal Association of the Phonographic Industry) "Platinum" Album award for Joshua Kadison album Painted Desert Serenade. Released on May 10, 1993, the album was recognized with this award for 500,000 copies sold in Germany.
The debut album from Kadison included the hits "Jessie" and "Beautiful in My Eyes". The album itself went to #3 on the German Top Albums chart, #69 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. It also did well in Australia, Canada, the UK, and several other countries across Europe. It was also certified Platinum by the RIAA in the USA.
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Item Highlights:
- German "Platinum" Album award with etched "piano" on plexiglass
- Award estimated to be from 1994
- In VG to Excellent condition
- Presented to producer/songwriter
- All original with German manufacturer sticker
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Great collectors item for any Joshua Kadison fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This German "Platinum" Album award would have been manufactured sometime in 1994 making it approximately 31 years old. It is presented to Davitt Sigerson, a producer and songwriter.
The award is in VG to Excellent condition, with only a very minor mar or two on the frame and plexiglass. It is all original with German manufacturer label.
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