RIAA 5x Multi-Platinum Album Award for 2Pac album Greatest Hits. The album was released on November 24, 1998 and on Mar. 2, 1999 was certified 5x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for five million copies sold.
The album contained the most popular tracks recorded by Tupac Shakur before his untimely death including of course “California Love”, and two new tracks including “Unconditional Love” and “Changes", the latter of which earned Tupac his first (and only, to date) Grammy award nomination. It peaked at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and sold well in many other world markets. By 2011 the album became a rare Diamond seller with 10 million copies sold.*
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
Item Highlights:
- RIAA 5x Multi-Platinum Album award
- In Excellent condition
- Award from 1999
- Presented to music industry executive
- Letter of provenance included
- All original
- Known as a "RIAA serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures approx. 17" x 25”
- Great collectors item for any 2Pac fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This 2Pac RIAA 5x Multi-Platinum Album award was manufactured in 1999, making it about 27 years old. It is presented to Gordon Richardson, who worked with 2Pac's team when he was part owner of a concert merchandise and retail licensing company. A letter of provenance from Richardson will be provided with purchase (see image).
This award is in Excellent condition with only very minor mars on the plexiglass and frame. It is all original with Dejay Products manufacturer labels.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com
