RIAA Platinum Album Award for Nelson album After The Rain signed by twin brothers Matthew and Gunnar Nelson. The album was released on June 26, 1990 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on Jan. 8, 1991 for one million copies sold.*
The twin sons of 50s star Ricky Nelson found success with their debut album, which included the Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" and #6 track "After the Rain". The album peaked at #17 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and also did well in Australia, Canada and Sweden. By 1998 the album was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for two million copies sold.*
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum Album award
- In VG to Excellent condition
- Signed on the presentation plate by twin brothers Matthew and Gunnar Nelson
- MusicGoldmine Authenticity Guarantee
- All original award made in 1991
- Presented to radio personality and executive
- Letter of provenance included
- Known as a "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97
- Award measures approx. 16" x 20"
- Fantastic collectors item for any Nelson fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Platinum Award was manufactured in 1991, making it about 34 years old. It is signed by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson. It is presented to well-known radio personality and executive Scott Shannon, who was on air at WPLJ, KQLZ Pirate Radio Los Angeles, Z100 New York and many other stations. A letter of provenance from Shannon will be provided with purchase (see image) .
This award is in VG to Excellent condition with only very minor mars on the plexiglass and frame. The award is all original with Dejay Products manufacturer sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com