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Meat Loaf “Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell” – 4X Platinum – 1994 RIAA R Hologram CD Award

The R Hologram format of RIAA awards (1989 – 1997) was a time when the strict formats of earlier periods loosened (see here). That led to the creation of some spectacular awards, like this one for Meat Loaf, Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell. Released in  September 1993, and certified 4X Platinum on 2/18/1994, it is honored here with and Authentic, First Presentation, First-State RIAA award (in a poly bag for protection in storage)… [click to continue…]

Meat Loaf “Bat Out Of Hell” RIAA Platinum Record Award w/Condition Issue

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Bat Out Of Hell is the second album, and major-label debut, by Meat Loaf. It was released in October of 1977 and has sold over 40 million copies. In the United States, it was RIAA certified gold (500,000 units sold) on 5/22/78, and platinum (1,000,00 units) on 8/28/78. The RIAA platinum Floater you see here is: […]

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Meat Loaf “Bat Out Of Hell” Gold RIAA LP Record Award (w/condition issues)

Meat Loaf “Bat Out Of Hell” was released in November 1977, certified gold on 5/22/78 and reached a peak chart position (Billboard Top Albums) of #14. This RIAA award is a thirty three year old first presentation (correct format for date of certification), authentic (made by an RIAA approved award manufacturer), and original (unopened-all original […]

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