{"product_id":"smashing-pumpkins-mellon-collie-and-the-riaa-8x-multi-platinum-album-award","title":"Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie and the... RIAA 8x Multi-Platinum Album Award","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRIAA 8x Multi-Platinum LP award for the Smashing Pumpkins \u003cem\u003eMellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ealbum. \u003c\/strong\u003eReleased on October 24, 1995, the album was certified 8x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for eight million copies sold on Jan. 27, 1997. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe success of this, the Chicago group's third studio album, was driven by airplay of the album's hits \"Bullet with Butterfly Wings\", \"1979\", \"Zero\", and the symphonic \"Tonight, Tonight\". The album scored the top spot on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and also garnered seven Grammy and nine MTV award nominations. By 2012 the album was certified Diamond by the RIAA for over 10 million copies sold.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA 8x Multi-Platinum Album award with album artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn VG to Excellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward from 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented to radio industry executive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter of provenance included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown as a RIAA \"R hologram\" award, they were made from 1990-1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversize award measuring approx. 28.5\" x 22.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat collectors item for any Smashing Pumpkins fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE insured shipping to continental U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Item Description: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a RIAA 8x Multi-Platinum award that was manufactured shortly after the certification date in 1997, making it approximately 29 years old. \u003cspan\u003eIt is presented to Vince Richards, who was an on-air personality at numerous rock stations and is now a radio programming executive. A letter of provenance from Richards will be provided with purchase (see image).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award is in VG to Excellent condition with only minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. It is all original with manufacturer sticker from Ill-Eagle Enterprises. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in knowing more about RIAA awards and what makes them great to add to your collection? Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide\u003c\/em\u003e free plus a 15% discount code \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/pages\/subscribe-and-get-free-musicgoldmine-riaa-and-record-award-guide\" title=\"Get RIAA Award Guide\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please do not buy this item if you want a brand new piece of memorabilia. These are historical artifacts from the year they were produced. As a result they may show signs of wear. Frankly, if you see a 20 to 50-year-old award purported to be in 100% perfect condition, it might be too good to be true. After all, an antique should have \"good' wear. If not, you might want to question the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinally, a word on photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do let us know if you want photos of any other details on our pieces and we'll be happy to provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Goldmine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48729402179816,"sku":"R2803s","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9418\/4773\/files\/smashing-pumpkins-mellon-collie-and-the-riaa-8x-multi-platinum-album-award-90s-billy-corgan-darcy-wretzky-high-end-james-iha-record-music-goldmine-627.jpg?v=1783748609","url":"https:\/\/musicgoldmine.com\/products\/smashing-pumpkins-mellon-collie-and-the-riaa-8x-multi-platinum-album-award","provider":"MusicGoldmine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}