Description
Presented to Antoine “DJ Yella” Carraby by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), this award commemorates over 60,000 copies sold in the United Kingdom of N.W.A’s Straight Outta Compton, specifically through the UK imprint 4th & Broadway. Originally released in the U.S. in 1988, the album’s influence expanded far beyond American audiences, prompting this certified UK reissue a decade later.
Often credited with revolutionizing West Coast hip hop, Straight Outta Compton brought gangsta rap into the global spotlight with its raw commentary and uncompromising production. The 4th & Broadway UK release helped cement its legacy across Europe and the British rap scene. This award is personalized to DJ Yella—who, along with Dr. Dre, was a principal producer on the record.
The plaque features a UK flag emblem, the 4th + Broadway logo, and a 12" vinyl display on a blue velvet background alongside the album artwork. It represents both the historic global reach of the record and DJ Yella’s foundational role in its production. DJ Yella's signature appears on the outside of the glass.
The vinyl component is loose inside the frame and could likely be re-secured with adhesive. Please refer to images for condition.
Dimensions: 21.5" x 16"
All dimensions are approximate.
Disclaimer:
This item features a silver OVD, verifying its authenticity through the DJ Yella Estate. A TRuEST™ authenticator was not on-site to witness its awarding or it being signed, which is why this item does not carry our gold-level witness-based authentication OVD.
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