RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Award for The Simpsons album Sing The Blues. The album, featuring the characters of the uber-popular television series, came out on Nov. 30, 1990. It was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA on Feb. 13, 1991 for two million copies sold.
On the strength of singles "Do The Bartman" and "Deep, Deep Trouble" the album did very well. It included the voices of several of the cartoon series voice actors along with notable musicians including B.B. King, Buster Poindexter, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dr. John, Joe Walsh, and Marcy Levy. The album peaked at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, #6 in the UK, and it also charted in numerous other countries. See image above for the RIAA sales certification data of this album*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum award
- In VG condition
- Presented to radio industry executive
- First presentation award from 1993
- Original back with manufacturer's sticker
- Letter of provenance included
- Known as a "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97
- Award measures 17" x 25"
- Great and rare collectors item for fan of The Simpsons
- 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 in 1991 making it approximately 33 years old. It is presented to a former radio program director. Their name has been obscured only in the photos for privacy. A letter of provenance from the recipient will be provided with purchase. Provenance letter can be seen in images with executive's name obscured for privacy. Item buyer will receive a non-obscured copy of the letter.
The award is all original with unopened backing paper with Fitzgerald Hartley manufacturer's sticker. It is in VG condition with minor mars on the frame and plexiglass.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com