"Whenever You Need Somebody" is the debut studio album by English singer Rick Astley, released on November 16, 1987, by RCA Records. It became Astley's highest-selling album, with 15.2 million copies sold worldwide. The album was particularly successful in the United Kingdom, where it ranked as the seventh best-selling album of 1987. It is also listed as the 136th best-selling album in Spain.
The album features Astley's breakout hit, "Never Gonna Give You Up," which became a global smash and is a key part of the album’s success. Other singles from the album also performed well on the charts. In 2010, a remastered version of the album was released, featuring rare remixes and extended versions of some tracks, giving fans a new take on the classic album.
