"Indelibly Stamped" is the second studio album by the English rock band Supertramp, released in 1971. The album marked a significant departure from their debut, moving towards a more straightforward rock sound. According to the band's own liner notes, only the song "Travelled" retained any resemblance to their previous album. Despite its commercial failure upon release, "Indelibly Stamped" gained recognition in later decades, achieving gold certification in France and Canada.
The original edition of the album featured a distinctive gatefold cover with a color photograph of a topless woman's tattooed torso and arms. In the United States, the cover caused controversy, leading A&M Records to paste two gold stars over the woman's nipples to comply with censorship norms of the time. This action resulted in the album being banned from some record stores in Australia, where others sold each copy inside a discreet brown paper sleeve.
"Indelibly Stamped" represents a transitional phase for Supertramp, showcasing their evolving musical style and approach, setting the stage for their subsequent albums which would garner greater commercial success and critical acclaim.
