Shepherd's second studio effort produced the hit "Blue On Black", which went to #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. The album itself rose as high as #74. Also, the title track appeared in the EA Sports video game NASCAR 2001. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this album over the years*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum Album award
- In VG condition
- First presentation award from 1999
- Presented to record promotion executive
- All original, rebacked
- Award measures approx. 19" x 23"
- Known as a RIAA "serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Great collector's item for any Kenny Wayne Shepherd fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation Platinum award that would have been manufactured around 1999. It is presented to Andrew Govatsos, who works in independent record promotion.
The award is in VG condition with minor mars on the frame and plexiglass over the RIAA hologram. It is all original but has been rebacked.
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Notes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards: 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