RIAA 21x Multi-Platinum Album award for Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album, commonly known as "Led Zeppelin IV", still sealed in original shrink wrap. Released on November 8, 1971, the album was quickly certified Gold a week later by the RIAA on Nov. 16, 1971 and by Nov. 15, 1999 it was certified at 22x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for 22 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 Led Zeppelin's storied 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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(Note: Photos of this award are taken through its' intact shrink wrap so imperfections appear)
Item Highlights:
- RIAA 22x Multi-Platinum Album Award
- Award from sometime between 1999-2006
- New condition, sealed in original shrink wrap
- All original
- Known as a "RIAA serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
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Detailed Item Description: This RIAA 22x Multi-Platinum Album Award was made sometime between 1999 and 2006, since the album was certified 23x Multi-Platinum in 2006, making it about 20-26 years old. It is presented to Jim Shea and, although it is not known for certain due to the common name, it may be the well-known music industry photographer/director who shot album cover and other photos of many acts including Aerosmith, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, and many more.
This award is brand new in its' original shrink wrap and complete with Ill Eagle Enterprises manufacturer sticker.
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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
