RIAA Gold Album award for the 2005 Grammy® Awards Nominees album. Released on Feb. 1, 2005, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 copies sold on March 3, 2005, which this unique and rare shadow box award celebrates.
This Grammy Nominees album included tracks from a range of 47th Annual Grammy Nominees in 2005 as can be seen printed on the face of the award including U2, Prince, Green Day, Usher, Kanye West, Beastie Boys, Maroon 5, and more. The album peaked at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.
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Item Highlights:
- Official RIAA Gold Album shadow box award with 3D replica Grammy Award and album art
- In VG condition
- Award from 2005
- Presented to Ill-Eagle Enterprises, maker of this award
- Award is likely a prototype
- Known as a RIAA "serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998-present
- Award measures approx. 24.5" x 24.5" x 5" deep
- Great, rare item for any collector of Grammy memorabilia or unique RIAA awards
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S. (great deal on this larger award)
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a RIAA Gold Album award made in 2005, making it about 21 years old. It is presented to Ill-Eagle Enterprises, maker of this award. The award is likely a prototype, although this design did go into production (see an already sold example here).
This large and impressive shadow box design makes use of "3D" elements including the near life size replica Grammy Award in the case against a mirrored background and red velvet lined box. It is a very unique award and the mirror behind the half Grammy Award makes it appear whole (see image).
The award is in Very Good condition with a couple of minor scratches on the plexiglass and mars on the frame. The backing paper has some light bleaching, appears original, and likely has no manufacturer sticker because the award is a prototype.
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Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one: Please do not buy this item if you want a brand new piece of memorabilia. These are historical artifacts from the year they were produced. As a result they may show signs of wear. Frankly, if you see a 20 to 50-year-old award purported to be in 100% perfect condition, it might be too good to be true. After all, an antique should have "good' wear. If not, you might want to question the piece.
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.
Finally, a word on photos: Our photos are zoomable so you can get a very good look. Do let us know if you want photos of any other details on our pieces and we'll be happy to provide.
*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com
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