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Boston · 1976

Boston

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 25, 1976Album⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Boston released their self-titled debut album on Epic Records. Much of the album was recorded in Tom Scholz's basement studio, and it became the fastest-selling debut album in history and one of the best-selling debut albums of all time. It included the singles “More Than a Feeling” (#5 USA, #22 UK), “Foreplay / Long Time” (#22 USA) and “Peace of Mind” (#38 USA), and has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

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  1. BostonAugust 2, 1978
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    Boston released their second studio album, “Don't Look Back,” on August 2, 1978. Like their debut album, it was largely recorded at Tom Scholz’s studio.
  2. BostonAugust 15, 1978
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    Epic Records released Boston's second studio album Don't Look Back. The album reached No. 1 on the US Billboard chart and No. 9 in the UK, sold more than one million copies within its first ten days and later received a seven-times-platinum certification. The title track reached No. 4 and “A Man I'll Never Be” reached No. 31.
  3. BostonAugust 28, 1978
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