RIAA Gold LP award for Def Leppard's Slang album, which was released on May 14, 1996. This award celebrates that by July 16, 1996 the release was certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 copies sold.

The album produced singles "Breathe A Sigh", "Work It Out", "All I Want Is Everything" and the title track. It was the first album to feature guitarist Vivian Campbell. It peaked at #14 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and #5 on UK chart. This award also celebrates the group's then 25th anniversary (1977-2002). See image above for RIAA sales certifications of this album*.

Item Highlights:

• RIAA Gold album award
• In Excellent condition
• First presentation award from 2002
• Presented to Def Leppard's artist management firm
• All original with manufacturer sticker
• Known as a RIAA "serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
• Award measures approx. 18" x 22"
• Great collectors item for any Def Leppard fan

Detailed Item Description: This is a first presentation RIAA Gold album award that would have been manufactured sometime after 1998, and most likely 2002 since the award also celebrates the group's 25th anniversary (Def Leppard was formed in 1977). That would make the award 20 years old. It is presented to CSM Management, managers at the time of Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks and Lenny Kravitz.

The award is in Excellent condition with only a few minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. The award also has its original backing paper with Metro Pro manufacturer 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.