RIAA 4x Multi-Platinum award for the Beatles album Live At The BBC, which was released on Nov. 23, 1994. It was certified 4x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA on Feb. 3, 1995 for four million copies sold.
The album consisted of 56 tracks recorded live in the studio for BBC programs in the early 60s. Thirty of the tracks had never before been released and the album was the first official release of previously unreleased performances since the 1977 album The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl. It reached #3 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart and #1 on the UK Albums Chart. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this album through the years*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA "R hologram" 4x Multi-Platinum album award
- In Excellent condition
- First presentation award from 1995
- Presentation to record label executive
- Original backing paper with manufacturer's sticker
- Known as a "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97
- Award measures approx. 22" x 17"
- Beautiful collectors item for any Beatles fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Platinum award that was manufactured in 1995 making it about 28 years old. This award is presented to Tim Wallen, who worked in record promotion for Capitol Records and other labels throughout his career.
The award is in VG condition with some minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. It is complete with original Fitzgerald-Hartley manufacturer sticker on back.
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Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards: Please do not buy this item if you want a brand new piece of memorabilia. These are historical artifacts from the year they were produced. As a result they may show signs of wear. Frankly, if you see a 20 to 50-year-old award purported to be in 100% perfect condition, it might be too good to be true. After all, an antique should have "good' wear. If not, you might want to question the piece.
As to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com