1982–1992 (Europe album)

1982–1992
Greatest hits album by
ReleasedApril 1993[1]
Recorded1982–1992
GenreHard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Length76:15
LabelEpic
ProducerVarious
Europe chronology
Prisoners in Paradise
(1991)
1982–1992
(1993)
Definitive Collection
(1998)
Singles from 1982–1992
  1. "Sweet Love Child"
    Released: 1993
1982–2000 re-issue cover
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

1982–1992 is a compilation album by the Swedish rock band Europe, released in 1993 by Epic Records. Vocalist Joey Tempest chose the songs for this album. The album reached the top 10 in France compilation charts in April 1993.[3]

This album contains some rarities, such as "On Broken Wings", which was the B-side for the "Final Countdown" single, and two songs from the Prisoners in Paradise sessions: "Sweet Love Child" and "Yesterday's News".

The album was reissued in 2000 as 1982–2000, including the bonus track "The Final Countdown 2000" – despite negative comment on the remix from some of the band's members.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Joey Tempest, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)From albumLength
1."In the Future to Come" Europe5:00
2."Seven Doors Hotel" Europe5:15
3."Stormwind" Wings of Tomorrow4:23
4."Open Your Heart" Wings of Tomorrow4:01
5."Scream of Anger"Tempest, Marcel JacobWings of Tomorrow4:04
6."Dreamer" Wings of Tomorrow4:19
7."The Final Countdown" The Final Countdown5:09
8."On Broken Wings" The Final Countdown (b-side)3:43
9."Rock the Night" The Final Countdown4:04
10."Carrie"Tempest, Mic MichaeliThe Final Countdown4:30
11."Cherokee" The Final Countdown4:12
12."Superstitious" Out of This World4:33
13."Ready or Not" Out of This World4:03
14."Prisoners in Paradise" (single edit) Prisoners in Paradise4:29
15."I'll Cry for You" (acoustic version)Tempest, Nick GrahamPrisoners in Paradise3:58
16."Sweet Love Child"Tempest, Michaeli, Kee MarcelloPrisoners in Paradise (outtake)4:57
17."Yesterday's News"Tempest, Michaeli, Marcello, John Levén, Ian HauglandPrisoners in Paradise (outtake)5:27
Bonus track on 1982–2000 reissue
No.TitleLength
18."The Final Countdown 2000" (single edit)3:47

Personnel

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  • Joey Tempest – Vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards (All tracks)
  • John Norum – Guitars, background vocals (Tracks 1–11)
  • Kee Marcello – Guitars, background vocals (Tracks 12–17)
  • John Levén – Bass (All tracks)
  • Mic Michaeli – Keyboards, background vocals (Tracks 7–17)
  • Tony Reno – Drums (Tracks 1–6)
  • Ian Haugland – Drums, background vocals (Tracks 7–17)
  • Nate Winger – Background vocals (Tracks 14, 16–17)
  • Paul Winger – Background vocals (Tracks 14, 16–17)
  • Joey Tempest – Compilation producer
  • Thomas Witt – Compilation producer
  • Peter Dahl – Remastering, digital remastering
  • Annmarie Gatti – Coordination
  • Michael Johansson – Photography
  • Denis O'Regan – Photography
  • Per Hökengren – Artwork

Charts

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Chart (1993) Peak
position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[4] 18
French Albums (SNEP)[5] 5
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[6] 82
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[7] 18
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[8] 47
Chart (2008) Peak
position
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[9] 82

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
France (SNEP)[10] Gold 100,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Strong, Martin Charles (1995). The Great Rock Discography. Canongate Press. p. 271. ISBN 978-0-86241-541-9.
  2. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r188631
  3. ^ "InfoDisc : Tout les Titres par Artiste". www.infodisc.fr. Archived from the original on 15 July 2015.
  4. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Europe – 1982-1992" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  5. ^ "Le Détail des Albums de chaque Artiste – E". Infodisc.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2024. Select Europe from the menu, then press OK.
  6. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Europe – 1982-1992" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Europe – 1982-1992". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Europe – 1982-1992". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "Spanishcharts.com – Europe – 1982-1992". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  10. ^ "French album certifications – Europe – 1982–1992" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.
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Europe 1982–1992 at MusicBrainz (list of releases)