Anita Baker RIAA Platinum album award for her album Compositions. The album, which was released on June 8, 1990, was certified Platinum by the RIAA on Aug. 28, 1990 for 1 million copies sold.
"Talk To Me" and "Soul Inspiration" both charted on the Billboard Pop chart and the album, Baker's fifth studio effort, peaked at #5 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1991.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA "R hologram" Platinum award with LP, CD and cassette
- In Excellent condition
- First presentation award from 1990
- Presentation to concert promoter
- All original components unaltered with original backing paper and manufacturer's label
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Awesome collector's item for any fan of Anita Baker
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Platinum album award that would have been manufactured in 1990, making this award approx. 30 years old. It is presented to former Electric Factory Concerts, a concert promoter connected to Philadelphia's Electric Factory venue.
This award appears to be in completely original condition, i.e. unaltered components including what appears to be an original back with Ill-Eagle manufacturer sticker. The award's components and frame are in Excellent condition, with only a very minor mar or two on the frame and plexiglas.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com