RIAA Platinum Album Award for Natalie Merchant album Ophelia. Released on May 5, 1998 and by Sept. 29, 1998 was certified Platinum by the RIAA for one million copies sold.
The singer/songwriter and 10,000 Maniacs alum released her second solo studio album with the singles "Kind & Generous" and "Break Your Heart". The former reached #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and it also charted in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. See image above for RIAA sales certifications of this album*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum album award
- In New condition (still in original shrink wrap)
- First presentation award made in 1998
- Presentation to radio personality and executive
- Letter of provenance included
- All original with manufacturer label
- Known as a "RIAA serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures approx. 13" x 17”
- Great and rare collectors item for any Natalie Merchant fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Platinum award is a first presentation award that would have been manufactured around 1998 making it approx. 25 years old. It is presented to well-known radio personality and executive Scott Shannon, who worked at Z100 New York and many other stations. A letter of provenance from Shannon will be provided with purchase as seen in images.
The award is in New condition and still in its' original shrink wrap. It was made by Ill Eagle Enterprises.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com