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Peter Gabriel (1978 album)

by Peter Gabriel

Released: June 02, 1978

Rock, Art rock, progressive rock

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

"Peter Gabriel" is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel, released on June 2, 1978, by Charisma Records. The album was recorded starting in November 1977, shortly after Gabriel finished touring for his debut solo album. In the US, the album was released as "Peter Gabriel II" and is also known informally as "Scratch," a name derived from its cover artwork by Hipgnosis.

Inside the Recording

It was produced by Robert Fripp, former King Crimson guitarist, and features his distinctive Frippertronics effects on the track "Exposure," which he co-wrote.

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Essential Tracks

Exposure

It was produced by Robert Fripp, former King Crimson guitarist, and features his distinctive Frippertronics effects on the track "Exposure," which he co-wrote.

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Reception

Some streaming services list it as "Peter Gabriel 2: Scratch." The album achieved commercial success, reaching No. 10 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 45 on the US Billboard Pop Albums chart.

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The Complete Album Story

"Peter Gabriel" is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel, released on June 2, 1978, by Charisma Records. The album was recorded starting in November 1977, shortly after Gabriel finished touring for his debut solo album. It was produced by Robert Fripp, former King Crimson guitarist, and features his distinctive Frippertronics effects on the track "Exposure," which he co-wrote.

In the US, the album was released as "Peter Gabriel II" and is also known informally as "Scratch," a name derived from its cover artwork by Hipgnosis. Some streaming services list it as "Peter Gabriel 2: Scratch." The album achieved commercial success, reaching No. 10 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 45 on the US Billboard Pop Albums chart.