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| Released | 28 September 1973 | |||
| Recorded | August 1973 | |||
| Studio | Island (London) | |||
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Selling England by the Pound is the fifth studio album by the English progressive rock band Genesis, released on 28 September 1973, by Charisma Records.[3] The album was recorded in August 1973 following the tour supporting the previous album, Foxtrot (1972). The group set aside a short period of time to write new material, which covered a number of themes, including the loss of English folk culture and an increased American influence, which was reflected in the title. Following the album's release, the group set out on tour, where they drew an enthusiastic reception from fans. Several of the album tracks became fan favourites and featured as a regular part of the band's live setlist into the 1980s.
The album was a commercial success in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart, but less so in the United States, peaking at No. 70 on the Billboard 200. A single from the album, "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)", was released in February 1974 and became the band's first top 30 hit on the UK singles chart. Critics and the band members themselves have given mixed opinions of the album. Its reputation has improved over time, appearing on various critical and fan-voted rankings of the best progressive rock albums.[4][5] The album has continued to sell and received Gold certifications from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was remastered for CD in 1994 and 2007.
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- ^ Greene, Andy (26 July 2012). "Readers' Poll: Your Favorite Prog Rock Albums of All Time, page 5 of 11". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ "10 Classic Prog Rock Albums". IGN. 28 August 2008. Archived from the original on 21 August 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2015.