RIAA Platinum Album award for the debut album from Winger, which was released on Aug. 10, 1988. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 13, 1989 for one million copies sold.* Technically superb musicians Winger hit it big with their debut album. Singles "Seventeen" and "Headed for a Heartbreak" powered the release to #21 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart with significant airplay on radio and MTV. Trivia: Kip Winger has stated the album was intended to be called a word which actually appears on the bottom right of the album cover, but the label didn't follow up on officially naming the album as the group intended. Sahara, significant airplay on radio and MTV. Trivia: Kip Winger has stated the album was intended to be called a word which actually appears on the bottom right of the album cover, but the label didn't follow up on officially naming the album as the group intended. Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity Item Highlights: Detailed Item Description: This is a RIAA Platinum Album award that was manufactured in 1990 making it approx. 35 years old. The award is presented to Bob Kaus, who was VP of Communications at Warner Music Group at the time. The award is in VG condition with only minor mars on the reproduction frame which closely matches the appearance of the original. Thus, the award has been rebacked and a Fitzgerald Hartley manufacturer label has been re-attached. This work was done prior to us acquiring. plexiglass. The internals are original but it has a The award is in VG condition with only minor mars on the reproduction frame which closely matches the appearance of the original. Thus, the award has been rebacked and a Fitzgerald Hartley manufacturer label has been re-attached. This work was done prior to us acquiring. Interested 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 free plus a 15% discount code . MusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide Interested 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 free plus a 15% discount code . here Interested 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 free plus a 15% discount code . otes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards: 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. As 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. Finally, a word on photos: Our photos are zoomable so you can get a very good look. Do let us know if you want photos of any other details on our pieces and we'll be happy to provide. *RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com RIAA Platinum Album award Award from 1990 Presented to record industry executive In VG conditio All original internals, reproduction frame Award measures approx. 17" x 21" RIAA "flower hologram" awards were made from 1990-97 Great collector's item for any Winger fa FREE insured shipping to continental U.S. International shipping available

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RIAA 4x Multi-Platinum Aw ard for Will Smith album Big Willie Style. Released on Nov. 21, 1997, the album was certified 4x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA on Sept. 29, 1998 for four million copies sold. Along with the Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit "Gettin' Jiggy wit It", singles also included "Just Cruisin' ", "Miami" "Just The Two Of Us" the film theme "Men In Black". The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. "Gettin' Jiggy wit It" and "Men In Black" also netted Smith Grammy awards in each of two successive years for Best Rap Solo Performance. By 2000 the album was certified an impressive 9x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for nine million copies sold.* Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity Item Highlights: Detailed Item Description: This RIAA 4x Multi-Platinum award was manufactured in 1998 making this award 24 years old. The award is presented to radio station WKTU but was owned by 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 Will Smith, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, Ricky Martin, George Michael 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). was manufactured in 1998 making this award 24 years old. The award is presented to radio station WKTU but was owned by 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 Will Smith, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, Ricky Martin, George Michael 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 all original with Ill Eagle manufacturer sticker. The award is in VG condition with only minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. Interested 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 free plus a 15% discount code . MusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide Interested 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 free plus a 15% discount code . here Interested 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 free plus a 15% discount code . otes on the condition of all vintage RIAA awards like this one: 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. As 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. Finally, a word on photos: Our photos are zoomable so you can get a very good look. Do let us know if you want photos of any other details on our pieces and we'll be happy to provide. *RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com RIAA 4x Multi-Platinum Album award In VG conditio First presentation award from 1998 Presentation to radio statio All original with manufacturer sticker Letter of provenance included Known as a RIAA "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97 Award measures approx. 17" x 25" Great collectors item for any Will Smith fa FREE insured shipping to continental U.S. International shipping available

Will Smith Big Willie Style RIAA 4x Multi-Platinum Album Award

Whitesnake "Guilty of Love" Check out more great or see all our. vinyl currently in stock here Check out more great or see all our. Vinyl/Cassettes/CDs/Box Sets etc. here Check out more great or see all our. M: Mint, M: ear Mint, EXC: Excellent, VG+: Very Good Plus , VG: Very Good G: Good, F: Fair, P: Poor, Bad B: Poor, Bad *For detailed condition grade descriptions see our . Music Media Grading Guide here *For detailed condition grade descriptions see our . *Record condition: EXC *Jacket condition: EXC 1983 7" Picture Disc Shaped Disc Condition Note: Picture disc in excellent condition with generic plastic sleeve with no rips or tears BPP420 FREE media mail shipping to USA International shipping available - message for best rates

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Winger debut RIAA Platinum Album Award

Will Smith Big Willie Style RIAA 4x Multi-Platinum Album Award

Whitesnake "Guilty of Love" 1983 7" Picture Disc UK Import BPP420

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