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Monument

by Ultravox

Released: October 14, 1983

Rock, electronic

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Monument", released in 1983, is a live album by the British band Ultravox, serving as the soundtrack to the live video of the same name. Notably, the opening title track is not a live recording; it matches the version found on the B-side of the "Hymn" single. The album was reissued on CD in 1999, expanded to include all the songs from the video, though it still does not represent the entire concert.

Inside the Recording

It was recorded at the London Hammersmith Odeon during the band's 1982 "Monument" tour.

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Interesting Facts

In 2009, Monument was released again as a…

In 2009, Monument was released again as a combined CD/DVD package.

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Reception

The album reached number 9 on the UK album chart and was certified Gold by the BPI in January 1984 for selling 100,000 copies.

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The Complete Album Story

"Monument", released in 1983, is a live album by the British band Ultravox, serving as the soundtrack to the live video of the same name. It was recorded at the London Hammersmith Odeon during the band's 1982 "Monument" tour. The album reached number 9 on the UK album chart and was certified Gold by the BPI in January 1984 for selling 100,000 copies.

Notably, the opening title track is not a live recording; it matches the version found on the B-side of the "Hymn" single.

The album was reissued on CD in 1999, expanded to include all the songs from the video, though it still does not represent the entire concert. In 2009, Monument was released again as a combined CD/DVD package.