The Notorious B.I.G. Ready To Die RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Album Award

RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Album Award for The Notorious B.I.G. album Ready To Die. Released on Sept. 13, 1994, it was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for two million copies sold on Oct. 16, 1995. Remember The Notorious B.I.G./Biggie Smalls (1972-1997) with this award. The rapper's debut studio album was the only album released during the artist's lifetime. Singles released were "Juicy", "Big Poppa", and "One More Chance" "Big Poppa" reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1996. The album itself peaked at #15 on the Top 200 Albums rundown and #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. By 2018 the album was certified 6x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for six million copies sold.* Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity Item Highlights: RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Album award In VG condition Award from 1995 Presented to recording/mastering engineer Letter of provenance included All original Known as a RIAA "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97 Award measures approx. 13" x 17” Great collectors item for any Notorious B.I.G. fan FREE insured shipping to continental U.S. International shipping available Detailed Item Description: This RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Album award was manufactured in 1995, making it approx. 30 years old. It is presented to Carlton Batts, who mastered the track and numerous other Notorious B.I.G. recordings, along with tracks and albums by Aaliyah, Big Daddy Kane, Eric B. & Rakim, Janet Jackson, and many others. A letter of provenance from the award recipient will be provided with purchase (see image). This award is in VG condition with very minor mars on the plexiglass and frame, and some minor surface imperfection on the CD. It is all original although the manufacturer sticker has been torn off. Interested in knowing more about RIAA awards and what makes them great to add to your collection? Subscribe to our free bi-weekly newsletter and get our MusicGoldmine RIAA and Record Award Guide free plus a 15% discount code here. Notes 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