| Inspiration | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Yngwie Malmsteen |
| Cover: | Inspiration (Original cover).jpg |
| Studio: | Studio 308 in Miami; Heptagon Studios in Malmö |
| Genre: | Heavy metal, hard rock, progressive rock, neoclassical metal |
| Label: | Music for Nations |
| Producer: | Yngwie Malmsteen, Chris Tsangarides |
| Prev Title: | Magnum Opus |
| Prev Year: | 1995 |
| Next Title: | Facing the Animal |
| Next Year: | 1997 |
Inspiration is the ninth studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released on 14 October 1996.[1] It is a tribute album consisting entirely of covers of various bands who influenced Malmsteen. Featured on vocals are Jeff Scott Soto, Mark Boals and Joe Lynn Turner, all of whom performed on Malmsteen's first four studio albums.
| Region | Date | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 14 October 1996 | Music for Nations | |
| Japan | Pony Canyon | ||
| United States | Foundation | ||
| United States (reissue) | 2000 | Spitfire[2] | |
| Europe (remaster) | 2003 | SPV/Steamhammer |
| Chart (1996) | Peakposition | |
|---|---|---|
| Finnish albums chart | 16 | |
| Swedish albums chart | 35 |