Combo RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Album Award for LL Cool J album Mama Said Knock You Out, (certified two million sold on Jan. 3, 1992), Gold for 3rd Bass album Derelicts Of Dialect, and EPMD's Business As Usual (certified 500,000 sold on Sept. 17, 1991 and May 7, 1991, respectively).
The award also recognizes Gold Single awards for LL Cool J tracks "Mama Said Knock You Out" and "Around The Way Girl" (certified 500,000 sold on May 15, 1991 and Jan. 15, 1991, respectively).
Recognizing achievements by LL Cool J both solo and with fellow Def Jam artists, this large and impressive award contains both Gold and Platinum album discs and Gold single award discs. Included are LL Cool J Billboard Hot 100 #9 track "Mama Said Knock You Out", his first top 10 track, his same-titled album, and his #1 Billboard Hot Rap Song "Around The Way Girl". Also recognized in this award are Gold albums for EPMD and 3rd Bass.
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
Item Highlights:
- Combo RIAA Platinum/Gold Album and Single award
- In VG condition
- Award from 1992
- Presentation to music industry executive
- All original
- Letter of provenance included
- Known as a "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97
- Award measures 37.5" x 25"
- Great collectors item for any LL Cool J fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S. (great deal on this large award)
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This large and impressive combo RIAA Platinum/Gold award was manufactured in 1992, making it about 34 years old. It is presented to Jerry Blair, a record executive who held roles at CBS, Chrysalis, and Columbia Records.
Blair played a key role in the success of artists including LL Cool J, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, George Michael, Will Smith and many others. The award is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Blair's son, who later took possession of his father's awards and memorabilia (see image of letter, son's name is redacted on image, buyer will receive unredacted copy).
This award is all original with Ill Eagle manufacturer sticker. It is in VG condition with disc surface deterioration around the record label on some discs, minor wear on the frame, and a few mars on the plexiglass.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com