A RIAA platinum record, CD and cassette award presented to Edward Germano, owner of The Hit Factory Studios, New York, USA for sales of over 2,000,000 copies of the 1989 Rolling Stones album’Steel Wheels’. Provenance: accompanied by a letter of provenance from Danielle Germano, Edward Germano’s daughter. This item is from Danielle Germano’s personal collection For over three decades, The Hit Factory Entertainment shaped the sound of modern music. This legendary studio booked recording sessions with Madonna, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Biggie Smalls, Celine Dion, Fleetwood Mac, and countless others. Some notable albums include Paul Simon’s’Graceland’, Bruce Springsteen’s’Born in the U. , and John Lennon’s final album’Double Fantasy’. The award measures 33cm x 63.5cm (13 inches x 25 inches). Some scratching to the top of the frame. The condition is very good plus. The first item is charged at the normal rate. Our Grading System Explained. Mint = As new. Near Mint = Almost like new with one or two very minor flaws. Excellent = Minor wear yet looks attractive and is perfectly usable. Very Good = Some wear and tear but overall presentable and usable. Good = Apparent wear and tear but with obvious deterioration of the condition. Poor = Extremely worn. A plus or minus after the grading indicates that the condition is marginally higher or lower than the stated grade.