RIAA Platinum Album Award for Def Leppard album Rock Of Ages: The Definitive Collection, signed on the plexiglass by Joe Elliot, Phil Collen, and Vivian Campbell, which is what makes this award rare. The album was released on May 17, 2005 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on Feb. 7, 2006.
The compilation album, the group's second, contained hits from throughout their career to date including earlier material such as "Let It Go", "High N' Dry", and "Bringin' On The Heartache" on to later hits "Photograph", "Pour Some Sugar On Me", "Hysteria", "Love Bites", "When Love & Hate Collide" and more. It peaked at #10 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and sold well in many other world markets. See image above for RIAA sales certifications of this album*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum album award
- Signed on the plexiglass in silver marker by Joe Elliot, Phil Collen, and Vivian Campbell
- First presentation award made in 2006
- 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. 20" x 17.5”
- Great collectors item for any Def Leppard fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This Def Leppard RIAA Platinum award is a first presentation award that would have been manufactured in 2006, making it 17 years old. It is presented to Steve Leeds, a music industry executive who held roles as SVP Promotion at Virgin Records and later 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