RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Album award for Smash Mouth album Fush Yu Mang. The album was released on July 8, 1997 and certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA on May 12, 1999 for two million copies sold. Remember lead singer and founding member Steve Harwell (1967-2023) with this award.
The debut album from the group produced the hit "Walkin' on the Sun" which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Modern Rock chart. The group also covered War's "Why Can't We Be Friends?". The album reached #19 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart. See image above for RIAA sales certifications of this album*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Album award with artwork
- In VG to Excellent condition
- First presentation award from 1999
- Presentation to radio industry executive
- Original backing paper and manufacturer label
- Measures 21" x 17"
- Known as a "RIAA serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Great collectors item for any Smash Mouth fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum award that would have been manufactured in 1999 making it approx. 25 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.
This award is in VG to Excellent condition with only a very minor mar or two on the frame and plexiglass and it also has its' original Ill Eagle Enterprises manufacturer sticker on its' back.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com.