RIAA Platinum LP award for the debut self-titled album from Lionel Richie. Released on Sept. 27, 1982, it was certified Platinum by the RIAA on Dec. 9, 1982 for one million copies sold.
"Truly", "You Are", and "My Love" became hits for Richie on his first solo outing, which was actually recorded and released prior to him leaving The Commodores. "Truly" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album reached #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums tally. By 1984 the album had been certified 4x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for four million copies sold. See image above for RIAA sales certifications of this album*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum LP award
- First presentation award from 1982
- Presented to music industry executive
- In VG condition
- All original
- Known as a "strip plate" RIAA award, which were produced 1981-85
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Great collectors item for fan of Lionel Richie
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Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Platinum "strip plate" award that would have been manufactured in 1982, making it approx. 41 years old. The award is presented to Terry Barnes, a producer of compilations and other projects for Motown and other labels.
This award appears to be completely unaltered and is in VG condition for a 41-year-old piece, with frame wear and minor mars on the plexiglass. This award has its' original backing paper in somewhat poor shape but intact and showing manufacturer sticker adhesive in the size, shape and location of a New York Frame & Picture Co. label.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com