RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Album Award for Anita Baker album Rhythm Of Love. Released on Aug. 29, 1994, it was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for two million copies sold on Feb. 17, 1995.*
The fifth album from Baker included the singles "Body and Soul", "You Belong to Me" (a cover of the Carly Simon track), and "I Apologize". The album picked up a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album and "Body and Soul" was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The album reached at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, while topping the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums tally.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Album award
- In Good condition
- Award from 1995
- Presented to recording studio owner
- All original
- Known as a RIAA "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97
- Award measures approx. 13" x 17”
- Great collectors item for any Anita Baker fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Album award was manufactured in 1995, making it approx. 30 years old. It is presented to Ed Germano, owner of The Hit Factory® recording studio in New York City.
This award is in Good condition (not VG ) with minor mars on the plexiglass and frame, and surface damage on the CD due to the underlying adhesive. The award is all original although the manufacturer sticker has been torn off. The numbered green sticker on the back of the award is an inventory number from the recording studio/mastering facility.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com
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