RIAA 7x Multi-Platinum Award for the debut self-titled album from Ricky Martin. Released on April 28, 1999, the album was certified 7x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for seven million copies sold on Jan. 7, 2000.*
Fueled by the monster hit “Livin' la Vida Loca“, a Billboard Hot 100 #1 single, along with "She's All I Ever Had", "Shake Your Bon-Bon", and "Private Emotion". The album itself topped the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and Martin also garnered four Grammy nominations across four categories at the awards in 2000, including for Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Livin' la Vida Loca".
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
Item Highlights:
- RIAA 7x Multi-Platinum award
- In VG condition
- Made in 2000
- Presented to record label executive
- All original
- Known as a "RIAA serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures approx. 15.5" x 14.5"
- Great collectors item for any Ricky Martin fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA 7x Multi-Platinum award was manufactured in 2000, making it approximately 26 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 Ricky Martin, LL Cool J, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, 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 condition, with only minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. It is all original with Ill Eagle Enterprises manufacturer sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com