← Back

CSN (album)

by Crosby, Stills & Nash

Released: June 17, 1977

Rock

musicOnOff editorial

Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"CSN" is the third studio album by Crosby, Stills & Nash, released on Atlantic Records on June 17, 1977. It marks the group's second studio release in the trio configuration, following their debut album in 1969. "CSN" became the best-selling record for the trio configuration, outselling their debut album "Crosby, Stills & Nash" by 200,000 copies.

Watch and listen

Explore the Album

Crosby, Stills & Nash - CSN (album)

Open in Albums Gallery

Then

Reception

The album achieved significant commercial success, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. Two singles from the album also charted on the Billboard Hot 100: "Just a Song Before I Go" by Graham Nash reached No. 7, and "Fair Game" by Stephen Stills reached No. 43. It has since been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA, indicating widespread sales and enduring popularity.

Full background

The Complete Album Story

"CSN" is the third studio album by Crosby, Stills & Nash, released on Atlantic Records on June 17, 1977. It marks the group's second studio release in the trio configuration, following their debut album in 1969. The album achieved significant commercial success, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. Two singles from the album also charted on the Billboard Hot 100: "Just a Song Before I Go" by Graham Nash reached No. 7, and "Fair Game" by Stephen Stills reached No. 43. "CSN" became the best-selling record for the trio configuration, outselling their debut album "Crosby, Stills & Nash" by 200,000 copies. It has since been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA, indicating widespread sales and enduring popularity.