[Led Zeppelin IV]

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Tracklist

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1▼CD: Original Album
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1Black Dog
engineer and mixer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
drums (drum set):
John Bonham
electric bass guitar:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures)
electric guitar:
Jimmy Page
background vocals and lead vocals:
Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1970-12-05, in 1971-02) and Headley Grange (Grade II listed building, best known for its use as a recording and rehearsal venue in the 1960s–70s) in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1971-01)
mixed at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Black Dog (from 1970-12-05 until 1971-02)
writer:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Flames of Albion Music, Inc.
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
4.05?:??
2Rock and Roll
engineer and mixer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
electric guitar:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Headley Grange (Grade II listed building, best known for its use as a recording and rehearsal venue in the 1960s–70s) in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
Rock and Roll
writer:
John Bonham, John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Flames of Albion Music, Inc., Superhype Music, Inc. and Superhype Publishing, Inc.
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
3.7?:??
3The Battle of Evermore
engineer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
mixer:
George Chkiantz
additional guest lead vocals:
Sandy Denny
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Headley Grange (Grade II listed building, best known for its use as a recording and rehearsal venue in the 1960s–70s) in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Battle of Evermore
writer:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Flames of Albion Music, Inc. and Superhype Music, Inc.
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
3.6?:??
4Stairway to Heaven
engineer and mixer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Headley Grange (Grade II listed building, best known for its use as a recording and rehearsal venue in the 1960s–70s) in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
part of:
SWR1 Hitparade 2003 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2004 der Männer (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2005 der Badener (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2005 der Württemberger (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2007 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2008 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2009 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2010 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2011 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2012 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2014 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2015 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2016 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2017 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2004 der Frauen (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2013 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2018 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2019 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2020 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2021 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2022 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2023 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2006 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 3), Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 15), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 31), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 61) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
Stairway to Heaven
writer:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Superhype Music, Inc. (ended), Flames of Albion Music, Inc., Superhype Publishing, Warner Bros. (holding: file NO releases), Warner Brothers (publisher, not an imprint), Warner Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner Chappell North America Limited (UK-registered publishing company, affiliated with PRS)
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) (ended), Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label) (ended) and Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH München
4.15?:??
5Misty Mountain Hop
engineer and mixer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Headley Grange (Grade II listed building, best known for its use as a recording and rehearsal venue in the 1960s–70s) in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Misty Mountain Hop
writer:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3.5?:??
6Four Sticks
engineer and mixer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Headley Grange (Grade II listed building, best known for its use as a recording and rehearsal venue in the 1960s–70s) in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Four Sticks
writer:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
3.05?:??
7Going to California
engineer and mixer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Headley Grange (Grade II listed building, best known for its use as a recording and rehearsal venue in the 1960s–70s) in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Going to California
writer:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
3.6?:??
8When the Levee Breaks
engineer and mixer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Headley Grange (Grade II listed building, best known for its use as a recording and rehearsal venue in the 1960s–70s) in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-01 until 1970-02)
mixed at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
When the Levee Breaks (from 1970-01 until 1970-02)
writer:
John Bonham, John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Memphis Minnie, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Superhype Publishing, Inc.
version of:
When the Levee Breaks (original country blues song)
4?:??
9Black Dog (Madison Square Garden 1973)
live recording of:
Black Dog (in 1973)
writer:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Flames of Albion Music, Inc.
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
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10Misty Mountain Hop (Madison Square Garden 1973)
recording of:
Misty Mountain Hop (in 1973)
writer:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
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11Since I’ve Been Loving You (Madison Square Garden 1973)
recording of:
Since I’ve Been Loving You (in 1973)
lyricist:
Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
composer:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures) and Jimmy Page
publisher:
Flames of Albion Music, Inc., Succubus Music Ltd., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
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12The Ocean (Madison Square Garden 1973)
live recording of:
The Ocean (in 1973)
writer:
John Bonham, John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Flames of Albion Music, Inc. and Succubus Music Ltd.
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
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13C’mon Everybody (Royal Albert Hall 1970)
live recording of:
C’mon Everybody (on 1970-01-09)
writer:
Jerry Capehart and Eddie Cochran (US rock and roll musician active in 1950s)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Unart Catalog Inc., Metric Music Co (publisher) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
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14Something Else (Royal Albert Hall 1970)
live recording of:
Somethin’ Else (on 1970-01-09)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Cochran, Eddie Cochran (US rock and roll musician active in 1950s) and Sharon Sheeley
publisher:
EMI Unart Catalog Inc.
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2▼CD: Companion Audio
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1Black Dog (basic track with guitar overdubs)
additional engineer:
Drew Griffiths (engineer)
engineer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 2014)
recorded at:
Island Studio, No. 2 in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1970-12-05)
recording of:
Black Dog (on 1970-12-05)
writer:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Flames of Albion Music, Inc.
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
3?:??
2Rock and Roll (alternate mix)
additional engineer:
Drew Griffiths (engineer)
engineer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 2014)
recorded at:
Island Studio, No. 2 in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-01-30) and Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, Headley Grange in United Kingdom (on 1971-01-30)
recording of:
Rock and Roll (on 1971-01-30)
writer:
John Bonham, John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Flames of Albion Music, Inc., Superhype Music, Inc. and Superhype Publishing, Inc.
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
3.1?:??
3The Battle of Evermore (mandolin/guitar mix from Headley Grange)
additional engineer:
Drew Griffiths (engineer)
engineer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 2014)
recorded at:
Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, Headley Grange in United Kingdom (on 1971-01-29)
instrumental recording of:
The Battle of Evermore (on 1971-01-29)
writer:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Flames of Albion Music, Inc. and Superhype Music, Inc.
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
3.35?:??
4Stairway to Heaven (Sunset Sound mix)
additional engineer:
Drew Griffiths (engineer)
assistant engineer:
Digs (assistant engineer in Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven (Sunset Sound mix)”)
engineer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 2014)
recorded at:
Island Studio, No. 1 in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1970-12-05)
recording of:
Stairway to Heaven (on 1970-12-05)
writer:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Superhype Music, Inc. (ended), Flames of Albion Music, Inc., Superhype Publishing, Warner Bros. (holding: file NO releases), Warner Brothers (publisher, not an imprint), Warner Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner Chappell North America Limited (UK-registered publishing company, affiliated with PRS)
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) (ended), Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label) (ended) and Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH München
2.85?:??
5Misty Mountain Hop (alternate mix)
additional engineer:
Drew Griffiths (engineer)
engineer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 2014)
recorded at:
Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, Headley Grange in United Kingdom (on 1971-01-29)
recording of:
Misty Mountain Hop (on 1971-01-29)
writer:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3.15?:??
6Four Sticks (alternate mix)
additional engineer:
Drew Griffiths (engineer)
assistant engineer:
Tony (assistant engineer in Led Zeppelin’s “Four Sticks (alternate mix)”)
engineer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 2014)
recorded at:
Island Studio, No. 2 in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1970-11-02)
recording of:
Four Sticks (on 1970-11-02)
writer:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
2.85?:??
7Going to California (mandolin/guitar mix)
additional engineer:
Drew Griffiths (engineer)
engineer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 2014)
recorded at:
Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, Headley Grange in United Kingdom (on 1971-01-29)
instrumental recording of:
Going to California (on 1971-01-29)
writer:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
2?:??
8When the Levee Breaks (alternate U.K. mix)
additional engineer:
Drew Griffiths (engineer)
engineer:
Andy Johns
producer:
Jimmy Page
mixer:
George Chkianz and Jerry (mix engineer in Led Zeppelin’s “When the Levee Breaks (alternate U.K. mix)”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 2014)
recorded at:
Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, Headley Grange in United Kingdom (on 1971-05-19)
recording of:
When the Levee Breaks (on 1971-05-19)
writer:
John Bonham, John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Memphis Minnie, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Superhype Publishing, Inc.
version of:
When the Levee Breaks (original country blues song)
3?:??
9Going to California (Earls Court 1975)
live recording of:
Going to California (on 1975-05-25)
writer:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
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10That’s the Way (Earls Court 1975)
live recording of:
That’s the Way (in 1975)
lyricist:
Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
composer:
Jimmy Page
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11Bron‐Y‐Aur Stomp (Earls Court 1975)
live recording of:
Bron‐Yr‐Aur Stomp (in 1975)
lyricist:
Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
composer:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures) and Jimmy Page
version of:
Jennings Farm Blues
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12Stairway to Heaven (Earls Court 1975)
live recording of:
Stairway to Heaven (in 1975)
writer:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Superhype Music, Inc. (ended), Flames of Albion Music, Inc., Superhype Publishing, Warner Bros. (holding: file NO releases), Warner Brothers (publisher, not an imprint), Warner Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner Chappell North America Limited (UK-registered publishing company, affiliated with PRS)
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) (ended), Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label) (ended) and Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH München
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Credits

Release group

associated singles/EPs:Rock and Roll / Four Sticks
covers:A Tribute to Led Zeppelin IV by Out of Phase
Led Zeppelin IV but it’s Super Mario 64 by Spouk
included in:Definitive Collection
Led Zeppelin
The Complete Studio Recordings
Thulemann Box
part of:SPIN: The 40 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time (SPIN magazine, 2002-09) (number: 2) (order: 2)
Music Canada Certified Double Diamond Albums (number: 1995-06-28) (order: 4)
33⅓ (number: 17) (order: 17)
Billboard Decade End Chart: Billboard 200 (1970s) (number: 34) (order: 34)
David Keenan: The Best Albums Ever (number: 57) (order: 57)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2020 edition (number: 58) (order: 58)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2023 edition (number: 58) (order: 58)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2003 edition (number: 66) (order: 66)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2012 edition (number: 69) (order: 69)
Absolute Radio’s The 100 Collection (number: 70) (order: 70)
Discothèque Idéale Qobuz / Qobuz Ideal Discography (order: 78)
The Guardian 100 Best Albums Ever (number: 89) (order: 89)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005 edition) (number: 224) (order: 224)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/4300 [info]
reviews:https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/zpzf [info]
other databases:http://www.musik-sammler.de/album/22636 [info]
https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/led_zeppelin/led_zeppelin__iv_/ [info]
https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album-details-6637 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000190736 [info]
Wikidata:Q201940 [info]