Saliva “Back Into Your System” Gold Record Award

Check out this incredible award that just arrived here in Switzerland, absolutely stunning! This is Saliva’s Gold Record for their second album, “Back Into Your System”. Released on November 12, 2002, via Island/Def Jam Records, the album achieved Gold certification just four months later, on March 20, 2003. It’s insane how quickly it went Gold, this was still the golden age for Nu-Metal bands, and the album's success proves it. Not to mention, it debuted at #19 on the Billboard Top 200, which is a massive accomplishment. Interestingly, the album only charted in one other country, that was Australia where it reached #86.

Saliva's debut album, “Every Six Seconds”, achieved Platinum status in 2008. Released on March 27, 2001, it went Gold even faster, earning the certification just three months after its release on June 21, 2001.

By the way, I’m still hunting for the “Every Six Seconds” award, if anyone’s got one up for sale, hit us up! We might just make a deal!

Saliva “Back Into Your System” Gold Record Award

Let’s dive into the details of this stunning plaque: it’s designed with three distinct layers. The background artwork sits at the back of course, covered by the vinyl, creating a solid foundation. The next layer features a large, dynamic group photo of the band, which is then overlaid by the album artwork design, giving it a fresh, three-dimensional look. On the right side, you'll find the CD itself, and at the top, the iconic Saliva logo is elegantly printed on the plexiglass.

This award is dedicated to John Bongiorno, a renowned tour manager and production manager in the music industry. John has worked with a range of well-known artists, including Halestorm, Mastodon, Static-X, Crossfade, and many more. He’s been instrumental in managing tours and coordinating live events, working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly for artists and their teams. His expertise in concert production has made him a key figure in the industry.