RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Award for the Dr. Dolittle: The Album original soundtrack from the 1998 version of the film, starring Eddie Murphy. New, sealed in original plastic shrink wrap. The album was released on June 2, 1998 and by Oct. 20, 1998 was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA. Note: All but last two images are of identical award to recipient's son. Actual item is in original unopened shrink wrap.

The album featured many different artists including Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Montell Jordan, Timbaland, Jody Watley, Twista, The Sugarhill Gang and more and became a huge success. The Aaliyah track "Are You That Somebody?" made it to #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a Grammy nomination. The album hit #4 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.

Item Highlights:

• RIAA “serial number bar hologram” 2x Multi-Platinum album award with unique "3D" cutouts of animals design
• In New condition, sealed in original shrink wrap
• First presentation award made in 1998
• Presented to artist manager
• Letter of provenance included
• Has original backing paper and manufacturer's label
  
• Known as a "RIAA bar hologram" award with a serial number hologram, they were made from 1998 to present
• Award measures approx. 26" x 19”
• Great collectors item for any soundtracks or R&B fan

Detailed Item Description: This RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum award is a first presentation award that would have been manufactured in 1998. It is presented to Zach Glickman (d. 2015), who managed Earth Wind & Fire, Frank Zappa, Dion, and others through a 50+ year career in the music industry. The award is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Glickman's son Benny who took possession of his late father's awards after he passed away and who also worked extensively in the music industry (see image of letter).

It is all original, new in original unopened shrink wrap and has its Ill-Eagle manufacturer's sticker.

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.