Overview
This is an official RIAA 'Platinum' record award, a prestigious industry trophy signifying over one million units sold of the seminal melodic hardcore album 'The Sufferer & The Witness'.
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Preliminary identification
RIAA Platinum Sales Award for Rise Against, 'The Sufferer & The Witness', Presented to Chris Chasse
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Story
In 2006, the Chicago punk scene collided with the global mainstream when Rise Against released what many consider their magnum opus.
Maker / Origin
The RIAA has been the definitive arbiter of music success since 1958, but they don't actually make the awards themselves.
Condition & Value
The award appears to be in excellent condition with the hologram perfectly intact and no visible 'bubbling' or oxidation on the platinum disc. Value is driven by the 'Artist Presentation' status; awards presented to band members typically command 3-5x the price of those presented to industry executives.
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