"Pipes of Peace" is the fourth solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, released on October 31, 1983. Following the success of Tug of War, the album came close to matching its predecessor's commercial performance in Britain, reaching number 15 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart in the U.S. It produced international hits like "Say Say Say," a collaboration with Michael Jackson, and the title track, but received a less favorable critical response than Tug of War.
Many songs on Pipes of Peace were recorded during the 1981 sessions for Tug of War, with additional tracks completed in September and October 1982. The album shares similarities with its predecessor, featuring production by George Martin and collaborations with Michael Jackson, while continuing McCartney's work with Ringo Starr, Eric Stewart, and Denny Laine. The release was delayed to October 1983 due to McCartney's filming commitments for his self-written movie, Give My Regards to Broad Street.
Musically, Pipes of Peace features an electro-tinged sound, with the track "Tug of Peace" blending elements from both albums. In a retrospective review, Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic noted the song's "almost-electro collage" quality.
Pipes of Peace was first released on CD in 1983 and was remastered and reissued in 1993 as part of The Paul McCartney Collection, which included three bonus tracks. In 2015, the album was reissued in a remastered form as part of the Paul McCartney Archive Collection, featuring enhanced packaging and three discs, including demo versions and a film. The reissue was accompanied by a Record Store Day exclusive single, "Say Say Say (2015 Remix)."
