{"product_id":"metallica-load-reload-garage-inc-combo-riaa-multi-platinum-award-2","title":"Metallica Load, Reload \u0026 Garage Inc Combo RIAA Multi-Platinum Award","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA Multi-Platinum combo album\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e award for Metallica albums \u003cem\u003eLoad, Reload, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Garage Inc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe albums were released, respectively, June 4, 1996, Nov. 18, 1997 and Nov. 24, 1998. This award celebrates 4x Multi-Platinum sales for \u003cem\u003eLoad \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Garage Inc., \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e3x Multi-Platinum sales for \u003cem\u003eReload.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLoad \u003c\/em\u003efeatured the singles \"Until It Sleeps\", \"Hero of the Day\", \"Mama Said\", and \"King Nothing\" and landed at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and eventually went 5x Multi-Platinum. \u003cem\u003eReload\u003c\/em\u003e featured \"Fuel\", \"The Memory Remains\", \"Devil's Dance\", \"The Unforgiven II\", and \"Better Than You\", and also debuted at #1. Covers album\u003cem\u003e Garage Inc. \u003c\/em\u003eincluded\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\"Turn The Page\" and \"Whiskey In The Jar\" and would hit #2 on the Billboard album chart, eventually being certified 5x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA in 2000 for selling five million copies.* \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\u003eRIAA Multi-Platinum\u003cspan\u003e combo \u003c\/span\u003ealbum sales award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward from 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented to radio station\/owned by radio industry executive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter of provenance included \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward measures approx. 21\" x 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown as a \"RIAA serial number hologram\" award, they were made from 1998 to present\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat collectors item for any Metallica fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE insured shipping to U.S. and Canada\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Item Description: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an official three album RIAA Multi-Platinum award with unique artwork and details made in 1999, making it approx. 27 years old. It is presented to Des Moines, Iowa radio station KAZR-Lazer 103.3 and was owned by Andy Hall, who was a radio programming executive. A letter of provenance from Hall will be provided with purchase (see image).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award is in VG condition with only very minor mars on the frame and plexiglass, and some minor surface loss on the corners of the matte. The backing is also original, complete with Ill-Eagle manufacturer label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in knowing more about 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 class=\"text-link\" title=\"Get RIAA Award Guide\" href=\"\/pages\/subscribe-and-get-free-musicgoldmine-riaa-and-record-award-guide\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease 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\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\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":48909804306664,"sku":"R2864s","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/metallica-load-reload-garage-inc-combo-riaa-multi-platinum-award-80s-cliff-burton-dave-mustaine-heavy-metal-high-end-record-music-goldmine-871.jpg?v=1787027834","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/metallica-load-reload-garage-inc-combo-riaa-multi-platinum-award-2","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}