{"product_id":"mariah-carey-debut-and-emotions-columbia-records-albums-award","title":"Mariah Carey Debut and Emotions Columbia Records Albums Award","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColumbia Records label award for Mariah Carey debut and \u003cem\u003eEmotions\u003c\/em\u003e albums selling 10 million copies. \u003c\/strong\u003eCarey's 1990 debut produced four #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, driving the album to the top of the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart as well. Her second album released in 1991, \u003cem\u003eEmotions,\u003c\/em\u003e reached #4 on the album chart and the title track hit #1 on the Hot 100. Both albums also did very well internationally. The debut was eventually certified 9x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for nine million sold and \u003cem\u003eEmotions\u003c\/em\u003e 4x Multi-Platinum for four million sold.*(Note: This is not a RIAA award).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncludes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColumbia Records label award for Mariah Carey debut and\u003cem\u003e Emotions\u003c\/em\u003e albums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG to Excellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward estimated to be from 1991-92\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented to former manager\/record executive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward measures approx. 19.5\" x 34\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat collectors item for any Mariah Carey fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE insured shipping to U.S. and Canada (great deal on this large award)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Columbia Records award celebrates the success of the two albums reaching the 10 million sales mark. It was most likely produced in 1991-92 given the release date of the \u003cem\u003eEmotions \u003c\/em\u003ealbum, making it about 34 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe award is presented to Jerry Blair, Carey's manager at one time and a record executive who held roles at CBS, Chrysalis, and Columbia Records. Blair played a key role in the success of artists including Carey, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, 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).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award is in VG to Excellent condition with only very minor frame and plexiglass mars. While the manufacturer sticker has fallen off, this award was made by Ill Eagle Enterprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to know more about RIAA and other record awards and what makes them great to add to your collection? Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get our \u003cem\u003eMusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide\u003c\/em\u003e free plus a 15% discount code \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/subscribe-and-get-free-musicgoldmine-riaa-and-record-award-guide\" title=\"Get RIAA Award Guide\" class=\"text-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the condition of all vintage record awards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinally, a word on photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Goldmine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67951189754088,"sku":"R2657s","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/mariah-carey-debut-and-emotions-columbia-records-albums-award-00s-label-award-mariah-carey-other-record-music-goldmine-musicgoldmine-187.jpg?v=1792526480","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/mariah-carey-debut-and-emotions-columbia-records-albums-award","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}