RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Award for SWV (Sisters with Voices) album It's About Time. The album, the group's debut, came out on Oct. 27, 1992. The album was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA on Sept. 1, 1993 for two million copies sold.
On the strength of singles "I'm So into You", "Downtown", "Weak" (a #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit), a remixed version of "Right Here/Human Nature" and "You're Always on My Mind", the album peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. By 1996 the album was certified 3x Multi-Platinum for three million copies sold. See image above for the RIAA sales certification data of this album*.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum award with "3D" artwork
- In VG to Excellent condition
- Presented to radio industry executive
- First presentation award from 1993
- Original back with manufacturer's sticker
- Letter of provenance included
- Known as a "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97
- Award measures 17" x 21"
- Great collectors item for fan of SWV
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum award is a first presentation award that would have been manufactured in 1993 making it approximately 31 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 all original with unopened backing paper with Fitzgerald Hartley manufacturer's sticker. It is in VG to Excellent condition with only a very few minor mars on the frame.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com