RIAA Platinum Single award for Sinead O'Connor track "Nothing Compares 2 U". Released on Feb. 20, 1990, the track was certified Platinum by the RIAA for one million copies sold on April 20, 1990.
The Prince-penned track became a global #1 hit for O'Connor, landing at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also topping the charts in dozens of music markets around the world. It won "#1 World Single" in 1990 at the first Billboard Music Awards. The video for the track also won three MTV Awards after its' run in heavy rotation on the music video network. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this single*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum Single award
- In Excellent condition
- Award made in 1990
- Presented to music industry executive
- All original with manufacturer label
- Award measures approx. 13" x 17"
- RIAA "R hologram" awards were made from from 1990-1997
- Great collectors item for any Alannah Myles fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is an official RIAA Platinum Single award made in 1990, making it about 34 years old. The award is presented to a music industry executive. Their name is obscured in the photos for privacy.
The award is in Excellent condition with only very minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. The award is all original with Ill Eagle Enterprises manufacturer label.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com