RIAA 21x Multi-Platinum Album award for Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album, commonly known as "Led Zeppelin IV". Released on November 8, 1971, it was quickly certified Gold a week later by the RIAA on Nov. 16, 1971 and by May 3, 1999 it was certified at 21x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for 21 million units sold in the U.S.
This classic album contained some of Zeppelin's all-time favorite tracks, from the 8 minute-long "Stairway to Heaven" to "Black Dog", "Rock and Roll", "Going to California", "When the Levee Breaks" and more. The album went to #1 in the UK and Canada, #2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Top Albums chart, and placed highly on charts essentially worldwide. The album has become the best selling of Zeppelin's career. By 2021 it was certified 24x Multi-Platinum for 24 million copies sold, and those are just its' U.S. sales, making it a rare RIAA double Diamond certified album.*
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA 21x Multi-Platinum Album Award
- Award from 1999
- In VG to Excellent condition
- Presented to radio station
- All original
- Known as a "RIAA serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA 21x Multi-Platinum Album Award was made in 1999, making it about 27 years old. It is presented to Dallas/Fort Worth area radio station KEGL.
The award is in VG to Excellent condition with only a few very minor mars on the frame. It is all original with unopened backing board and Ill Eagle manufacturer sticker. The original sawtooth hanger has been replaced with a wire hanger.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com