RIAA 5x Multi-Platinum LP award for Eagles album Hell Freezes Over, which was released on Nov. 8, 1994 and on April 6, 1995 was certified 5x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA.
Famously named after Don Henley's 1980 proclamation that the group would get back together "when Hell freezes over," it became the title for the legendary group's second live album, coming 14 years after their last effort. It contained a new acoustic version of "Hotel California" featuring an added acoustic guitar and percussion introduction, numerous other major Eagles hits and new tunes "Love Will Keep Us Alive" and "Get Over It". The album went to #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart in the U.S. and #18 in the U.K. By 2014 the album was certified 9x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for nine million copies sold.*
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA 5x Multi-Platinum Album Award
- In VG condition
- Award from 1995
- Presented to recording studio owner
- All original
- Known as a RIAA "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-1997
- Award measures approx. 13" x 20"
- Great collectors item for any Eagles fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a RIAA 5x Multi-Platinum award that would have been manufactured shortly after the certification date in 1995, making it approximately 30 years old. It is presented to the late Ed Germano, owner of The Hit Factory® recording studio in New York City where parts of the album were recorded.
The award is in VG condition with only minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. The award is all original although its' manufacturer sticker has been torn off. The award's construction and adhesive residue on the back indicate it was made by Ill Eagle Enterprises. The numbered sticker on the back of the award is an inventory number from the recording studio.
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As to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com
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