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Records

by Foreigner

Released: November 29, 1982

Hard rock, arena rock

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

The album spans the band's first four studio albums through 1981, showcasing their biggest hits from that period. "Records" is a compilation album by the British-American rock band Foreigner, released on November 29, 1982. Records includes tracks from their breakthrough debut album, Foreigner (1977), as well as from Double Vision (1978), Head Games (1979), and 4 (1981).

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Along with Double Vision, Records is one of…

Along with Double Vision, Records is one of Foreigner's best-selling albums.

The compilation helped solidify the band's place in…

The compilation helped solidify the band's place in rock history, offering a comprehensive collection of their most popular songs from their early career.

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Essential Tracks

Double Vision

Records includes tracks from their breakthrough debut album, Foreigner (1977), as well as from Double Vision (1978), Head Games (1979), and 4 (1981).

Head Games

Records includes tracks from their breakthrough debut album, Foreigner (1977), as well as from Double Vision (1978), Head Games (1979), and 4 (1981).

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Reception

It has been certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), reflecting its massive commercial success.

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The Complete Album Story

"Records" is a compilation album by the British-American rock band Foreigner, released on November 29, 1982. The album spans the band's first four studio albums through 1981, showcasing their biggest hits from that period. Records includes tracks from their breakthrough debut album, Foreigner (1977), as well as from Double Vision (1978), Head Games (1979), and 4 (1981).

Along with Double Vision, Records is one of Foreigner's best-selling albums. It has been certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), reflecting its massive commercial success. The compilation helped solidify the band's place in rock history, offering a comprehensive collection of their most popular songs from their early career.