GuzziHero from Gorillaz-Unofficial sends the news that Plastic Beach has gone platinum in the UK (300,000 copies shipped).
It was certified Platinum on 4th February. You can search for Gorillaz certified awards in the UK, on the BPI searchable awards database here.
As for the US, it's reaching Gold. Not quite there yet though!
February 9, 2011
Plastic Beach goes Platinum in the UK
February 8, 2011
Vote for Gorillaz in the NME Awards 2011
Gorillaz are up for 3 awards at this year's NME Awards.
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| Damon doing Gorillaz |
Stylo is up for best track, against Cee Lo Green - "Fuck You" -Foals - "Spanish Sahara" -Janelle Monae (feat. Big Boi) - "Tightrope" -Mark Ronson & the Business Intl - "Bang Bang Bang"
Stylo is also up for best video, up against -Arcade Fire - "We Used to Wait" -Brandon Flowers - "Crossfire" -Chase & Status - "Let You Go" -My Chemical Romance - "Na Na Na"
Plastic Beach is up for Best Album Artwork, up against -Foals - "Total Life Forever" -Klaxons - "Surfing the Void" -MGMT - "Congratulations" -My Chemical Romance - "Danger Days"
You can check out all the categories, and vote, here.
Hope Gorillaz sweep 3 awards up!