Label or artist management award for Michael Jackson's album Bad, which was released on August 31, 1987. The album was certified 8x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA on Sept. 29, 1994 for 8 million copies sold (note that this is not a RIAA award).
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, the UK Albums chart and a dozen other countries. It produced five #1 singles including title track "Bad", "Man In The Mirror", "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "Dirty Diana". The release was also nominated for six Grammy Awards, winning two. By 2017 the album had sold over 10 million copies in the U.S. and was certified Diamond by the RIAA. It is estimated to have sold over 37 million copies worldwide.
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Item Highlights:
- Label or artist management award for Michael Jackson's album Bad
- In VG condition with only a few minor mars on the frame and plexiglass
- Award from approx. 1998
- Made by Fitzgerald Hartley, who also made RIAA awards
- Presented to radio industry executive
- Award measures approx. 18" x 13.5"
- Great collectors item for Michael Jackson fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This label or artist management award would have been manufactured sometime around 1998 making it approximately 22 years old. This award was given to radio industry executive Walt Brown.
This award is in VG condition with only some minor mars on the frame and plexiglass and has a Fitzgerald Hartley manufacturer sticker on its back.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com