ABBA is the third studio album by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was originally released on 21 April 1975 through Polar Music and featured the hits "Mamma Mia" and "SOS".
Arrival is the fourth studio album by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was originally released in Sweden on 11 October 1976 by Polar Records. It became one of ABBA's most successful albums to date,producing three of their biggest hits:"Dancing Queen","Money,Money,Money" and "Knowing Me,Knowing You". The track "Fernando",which had been recently released as a single in March 1976,was included on the Australian and New Zealand versions of the album. Arrival was the best-selling album of 1977 in the United Kingdom and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
20 Greatest Hits is a compilation album featuring a selection of songs by The Beatles that were number one singles in the UK and US. It was released on 11 October 1982 in the United States and 18 October in the United Kingdom and marked the 20th anniversary of The Beatles' first record release,"Love Me Do",in the UK in October 1962. 20 Greatest Hits was the last Beatles album to be released with variations between the U.S. and UK versions. There is an extremely rare 8 track tape version of this album,which approximately 10 to 15 copies still exist today. Legend has it that Capitol Records decided to pull the plug on the release at the last minute,as 8 tracks were not selling well in late 1982,and all copies were to be destroyed. However,there were a few that survived.
Welcome to the Pleasuredome is the debut studio album by English synth-pop band Frankie Goes to Hollywood,first released on 29 October 1984 by ZTT Records. Originally issued as a vinyl double album,it was assured of a UK chart entry at number one due to reported advance sales of over one million. It actually sold around a quarter of a million copies in its first week. The album was also a top-10 seller internationally in countries such as Switzerland,Sweden,Australia and New Zealand.
The Swing is Australian rock band INXS's fourth studio album,released in April 1984. It peaked at number one on the Kent Music Report Albums Chart for five non-consecutive weeks from early April to mid-May 1984. The lead single "Original Sin" was recorded in New York City with Nile Rodgers and featured Daryl Hall on backing vocals. Overall,the album featured a slightly harder-edged sound than their previous releases.
Love Hurts is the twentieth studio album by American singer and actress Cher,released on June 13,1991,by Geffen Records. The album was her final studio album with the record company after a 4-year recording contract. The RIAA certified it Gold on August 27,1991. The lead single from the album was,"Love and Understanding" and the follow-up singles were "Save Up All Your Tears","Love Hurts","Could've Been You" and "When Lovers Become Strangers". It peaked at number 48 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart with the sales of 19,000 copies. In November 2011,Billboard stated that Love Hurts had sold 600,000 copies in the US.
The Best of ABBA is a compilation greatest hits album by Swedish pop group ABBA,first released in August 1975 in the Netherlands. It was then released in West Germany,and then in Australia and New Zealand in November 1975,before being released in Austria and India in 1976. Despite not being released in Norway,imports led the album to chart. After import copies were being sold in Scandinavia,ABBA's Greatest Hits was rush-released there in November 1975. The album topped the charts in Australia,Austria and New Zealand,and went on to be certified 24×Platinum in New Zealand and 22×Platinum in Australia. The album is tied with Dire Straits' album Brothers in Arms for being the best-selling album in New Zealand.
The discography of Fleetwood Mac consists of 18 studio albums,nine live albums,23 compilation albums,one extended play single,and 62 singles.
Love for Sale is the second studio album by Euro-Caribbean group Boney M. The album includes the hits "Ma Baker" and "Belfast". It also includes covers:"Love for Sale","Have You Ever Seen the Rain?",and "Still I'm Sad". It has been released on vinyl,cassette and later on CD.
The discography of American rock band Cheap Trick includes 20 studio albums,8 live albums,17 compilation albums,4 extended plays,and 65 singles.
Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack is the soundtrack album for the 2008 jukebox musical film Mamma Mia!,based on the stage musical of the same name. Released on July 8,2008,by Decca and Polydor Records in the United States and internationally,respectively,it features performances by the film's cast including Meryl Streep,Amanda Seyfried,Pierce Brosnan,Dominic Cooper,Stellan Skarsgård,Colin Firth,Julie Walters,Christine Baranski,Ashley Lilley,and Rachel McDowall. The recording was produced by Benny Andersson who along with Björn Ulvaeus had produced the original ABBA recordings. Additionally,many of the musicians from the original ABBA recordings participated in making the soundtrack album. In keeping with the setting,the musical arrangements featured the use of traditional Greek instruments,most noticeably the bouzouki. The deluxe edition of the soundtrack album was released on November 25,2008.
English-New Zealand singer Daniel Bedingfield has released two studio albums,twelve singles and two EPs.
The discography of Sigala,an English DJ,record producer and remixer. His debut studio album,Brighter Days,was released in September 2018. The album peaked at number fourteen on the UK Albums Chart. The album includes the singles "Easy Love","Sweet Lovin'","Say You Do","Give Me Your Love","Ain't Giving Up","Came Here for Love","Lullaby","Feels Like Home","We Don't Care" and "Just Got Paid".
The discography of English-born,Australian rock singer-songwriter Jon English.
It's All a Game is the second studio album by Australian musician,Jon English. The album was released in Australia November 1974. The album produced English's first top twenty single,a cover of Bob Seger's "Turn the Page" which entered the Kent Music chart in February 1975. The song peaked at number 7 in New Zealand.
Minutes to Midnight is the fourth studio album by Australian musician,Jon English. The album was released in Australia in March 1977. Three singles were released from the album,including "Lay it All Down" which peaked at number 46 on the Kent Music chart.
Modern English:16 Great Hits is a compilation album released by Australian recording artist Jon English. The album was released in December 1983 and peaked at number 27 on the Australian Kent Music Report in January 1984.
Calm Before the Storm is the sixth studio album by the Australian musician,Jon English,and his first under the Mercury Records label. The album was released in Australia in April 1980 and peaked at number 17 on the Kent Music Report in March 1983.
Beating the Boards is the first live album released by Australian musician,Jon English. The album was released in Australia in April 1982. The album was recorded live at the following performances across Australia,Norway and Denmark.
Some People... is the ninth studio album by Australian musician,Jon English. The album was released in Australia in September 1983. Three singles were released from the album. The album peaked at number 35 on the Australian Kent Report.
