STATUS QUO - In The Army Now 12" LP Vinyl Album

"In the Army Now" is the seventeenth studio album by British rock band Status Quo. Released in 1986, it features a mix of rock and pop influences, including the hit single of the same name, and was produced by Pip Williams. The album received mixed reviews but was a commercial success. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

 

STATUS QUO - In The Army Now 12" LP Vinyl Album  front cover
This album front cover is based on the iconic photo, taken by Joe Rosenthal on 23 February 23, 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. The album's front cover shows soldiers raising a flag atop Mount Suribachi.
Album Description:

"In the Army Now" is the seventeenth studio album by the British rock band Status Quo, released in 1986. The album was produced by Pip Williams and recorded at Chipping Norton Recording Studios in Oxfordshire, England.

The LP vinyl version of the album consists of twelve tracks, including the title track, which was a hit single in many countries, reaching the top ten in the UK and Germany. The album also includes covers of songs such as "Rollin' Home" and "Red Sky".

The album showcases a mix of rock and pop influences, with catchy hooks and energetic guitar riffs throughout. The production is polished and modern, reflecting the sound of the era.

"In the Army Now" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the band's energy and others finding the album too formulaic. Despite the mixed reception, the album was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in several European countries. It remains a notable entry in Status Quo's discography, showcasing the band's ability to adapt to changing musical trends while maintaining their signature sound.

Album Summary:  This album includes the originalcustom inner sleeve with album details, and photos.
  

Music Genre:

  Rock & Roll Boogie Music 

Album:

  Produced by Status Quo and Dave Edmunds

Record Label Information:

  Vertigo 830 049 (830049)

Media Format:

  12" Vinyl LP Record 

Year & Country:

  1986 Made in England
Band Members and Musicians on: Status Quo In The Army Now
    Status Quo Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Francis Rossi
  • Rick Parfitt
  • Rhino Edwards
  • Jeff Rich
  • Andrew Bown
Track Listing of: Status Quo In The Army Now
    Side One:
  1. Rollin' Home
  2. Calling
  3. In Your Eyes
  4. Save Me
  5. In The Army Now
    Side Two:
  1. Dreamin'
  2. End of the Line
  3. Invitation
  4. Red Sky
  5. Speechless
  6. Overdose

 

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STATUS QUO - In The Army Now 12" LP Vinyl Album front cover

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STATUS QUO - In The Army Now 12" LP Vinyl Album back cover

Close up of record's label STATUS QUO - In The Army Now 12" LP Vinyl Album Side One

Record Label Details: Two UFO's / Mushrooms Vertigo 830 049 / B.I.E.M. , STEMRA

STATUS QUO - In The Army Now 12" LP Vinyl Album enlarged record label
 

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