RIAA 8x Multi-Platinum award for the Backstreet Boys self-titled album.The album was released only in the U.S. on August 12, 1997. It was certified 8x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA on Nov. 12, 1998 for eight million copies sold.

The album featured the hits "We've Got It Goin' On", "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)", "As Long as You Love Me", "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" (Extended Version), "All I Have to Give" and others. The album peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 and since it was only released in the U.S. did not chart in any other countries. By 2001 it was certified 14x Multi-Platinum for over 14 million copies sold, making it a rare RIAA Diamond award recipient.

Item Highlights:

• RIAA 8x Multi-Platinum Album award
• In VG to Excellent condition
• Presentation to radio industry executive
• All original with manufacturer sticker
• Letter of provenance included
• Award measures approx. 17" x 25"
  
• Known as a "RIAA bar hologram" award with a serial number, they were made from 1998 to present
• Great collector's item for any Backstreet Boys fan

Detailed Item Description: This is a RIAA 8x Multi-Platinum award that was manufactured in 1998, making it 26 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.

It is in VG to Excellent condition with only minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. It also has original Ill Eagle manufacturer sticker on its' backing paper.

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.