Combo 2x Multi-Platinum Award for Reality Bites film soundtrack album and Gold certified Lisa Loeb single "Stay (I Missed You)" and Big Mountain remake of "Baby, I Love Your Way". The Lisa Loeb track was released on May 6, 1994 and certified Gold by the RIAA on July 12 that year, while Big Mountain's track was released Feb. 18, going Gold on June 20. The film soundtrack was released Feb. 1, 1994 and certified 2x Multi-Platinum on Aug. 30 that year for two million copies sold.
Reality Bites actor/director Ben Stiller chose the Lisa Loeb track after it was brought to his attention by film co-star Ethan Hawke. As shown on the Billboard chart plaque in the award, "Stay (I Missed You)" went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also nominated for a Grammy award. Big Mountain's remake of the Peter Frampton's "Baby, I Love Your Way" went to #6 on the Hot 100, eclipsing Frampton's chart performance. The relaese also featured music from The Knack, Squeeze, U2, and others. The soundtrack album reached #13 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and charted on numerous other world markets. Loeb's single eventually went 2x Multi-Platinum.*
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Combo Track/Album 2x Multi-Platinum award
- Award from 1994
- Presented to radio industry executive
- Letter of provenance included
- All original, rebacked
- In VG condition
- Known as a RIAA "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21"
- Great collectors item for any Reality Bites, Lisa Loeb or Big Mountain fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Combo Track/Album 2x Multi-Platinum award is a first presentation award that was made in 1994, making it approximately 32 years old. It is presented to a former radio program director. Their name has been obscured only in the photos for privacy. A letter of provenance from the recipient will be provided with purchase. Provenance letter can be seen in images with executive's name obscured for privacy. Item buyer will receive a non-obscured copy of the letter.
The award is in VG condition with only minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. It has been rebacked.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com
