RIAA 2x Platinum album award for Scorpions Crazy World which was the group's eleventh album released on Nov. 6, 1990. The release was certified 2x Multi-Platinum™ by the RIAA on August 7, 1995 for two million copies sold.
The single "Wind Of Change", a track about the ending of the Cold War and fall of the Berlin Wall, became a major worldwide hit off the album, hitting #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and charting well in many territories. "Send Me An Angel" also charted. The album peaked at #21 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA "R hologram" Platinum album award with LP, cassette and CD
- In Good to VG condition
- First presentation award from 1995
- Presentation to music industry executive
- Award has all original components including backing paper with original manufacturer's sticker (Ill-Eagle Enterprises)
- Award measures approx. 17" x 25"
- Great collectors item for a Scorpions fan
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- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Platinum award that would have been manufactured around 1995. It was made by official RIAA award maker Ill-Eagle Enterprises and is presented to music industry executive Phil Lashinsky.
The backing paper is original with manufacturer's sticker and the award is all original. It is in Good to VG with some mars on the frame, include a couple of heavier mars which are noticeable on close inspection. The backing paper also has some discoloration spots. Other than some frame wear the components are in very good condition.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com