Tracy Chapman debut RIAA Platinum Album Award

RIAA Platinum album award for Tracy Chapman's debut album, which was released on March 28, 1988. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA on July 27, 1988 for one million copies sold. Chapman's breakout album, the single "Fast Car" appeared on this album and broke her worldwide. It hit the top 10 in the U.S. and many countries. It reached #1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart and also won Chapman two Grammy Awards plus the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1988.  Various covers of the track have been made by other artists, the most recent by Luke Combs, who took his version to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. By 2001 it had been certified 6x Multi-Platinum. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this album through the years*.  Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Platinum album award  In Excellent condition First presentation award from 1988 Presentation to radio personality and executive Letter of provenance included Original backing paper with