Casablanca/Universal Music 5 Million Sold Album Award for MIKA album Life In Cartoon Motion. Released worldwide in early 2007, the album was certified Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum in a multitude of countries as indicated by all the various nation flags and sales figures for each on this large and colorful award.
The album featured the #1 smash "Grace Kelly" and several other tracks charted as well, including "Relax Take It Easy", "Happy Ending" and others. The album did particularly well throughout Europe and Asia. In addition to the nation flags in the display, the award features some great "3D" artwork designed around the album art theme.
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
Item Highlights:
- Casablanca/Universal Music 5M sold album award
- In VG to Excellent condition
- Award made in 2007-08
- Presented to music industry executive
- All original
- Letter of provenance included
- Large and colorful award measures 42.5" x 25"
- Great collectors item for MIKA fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S. (great deal on this large award)
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This very large and impressive 5M sold "world flags" label award was manufactured in 2007-08, making it about 18-19 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 MIKA, 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 in VG to Excellent condition with only very minor frame wear. The colorful "3D" paper cut elements inside the award retain all their original brilliant colors and are in excellent shape. The award is all original with Ill Eagle manufacturer sticker.
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