RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Album Award for Nelly Furtado album Whoa, Nelly! Released on Oct. 24, 2000 and by Jan. 8, 2002 was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for two million copies sold.
Furtado's debut album produced the worldwide hit "I'm Like a Bird", which reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and which also charted worldwide while also winning her a Grammy award. Other singles included "Turn Off the Light", and "Hey, Man!" In a 78-week run, the album peaked at #24 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, while hitting #2 in the UK, and selling well in many other world markets. See image above for RIAA sales certifications of this album*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum album award
- In Excellent condition (still in new packaging)
- First presentation award made in 2002
- Presentation to radio station (owned by radio personality and executive)
- All original with manufacturer label
- Known as a "RIAA serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures approx. 9" x 20”
- Great and rare collectors item for any Nelly Furtado fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum award is a first presentation award that would have been manufactured around 2002 making it approx. 21 years old. It is presented to WPLJ, a radio station on which well-known radio personality and executive Scott Shannon worked as on-air talent. Shannon also worked at Z100 New York and many other stations. A letter of provenance from Shannon will be provided with purchase as seen in images.
It is all original with unopened backing paper and Jewel Box Platinum manufacturer's sticker. The award is in Excellent condition in original new packaging and has never been displayed on a wall.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com