RIAA Gold Album Award for soundtrack to the film American Pie, signed on the plexiglass by cast members Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, and Eugene Levy, which is what makes this award rare. The soundtrack album was released on June 29, 1999 and certified Gold by the RIAA on March 6, 2000.
The soundtrack album contained tracks from Blink-182 (who also made a cameo appearance in the film), Dishwalla, Sugar Ray, Third Eye Blind, Tonic and others. It peaked at #50 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. It also sold well in the UK, gaining Silver certification there. See image above for RIAA sales certification of the album*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Album award
- Signed on the plexiglass in black marker by film actors Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, and Eugene Levy
- First presentation award made in 2000
- Presented to music industry executive
- In VG to Excellent condition
- MusicGoldmine Authenticity Guarantee
- Has original backing paper and manufacturer's label
- Known as a "RIAA serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures approx. 25.25" x 17.25”
- Great collectors item for any American Pie or movie memorabilia fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold award is a first presentation award that would have been manufactured in 2000, making it 23 years old. A special feature of the award is that it includes autographs on the front plexiglass by the actors who portrayed some key characters in the film. It is presented to Steve Leeds, a music industry executive who held executive roles at Virgin Records, MTV and SiriusXM.
This award is in VG to Excellent condition with only very minor mars on the plexiglass and frame. It is all original with unopened backing paper and Ill Eagle Enterprises manufacturer's sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com