| Phenomenon | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | UFO |
| Cover: | UFO album Phenomenon.jpg |
| Released: | May 1974[1] |
| Recorded: | 1973–1974 |
| Studio: | Morgan (London) |
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| Label: | Chrysalis |
| Producer: | Leo Lyons |
| Prev Title: | Live |
| Prev Year: | 1971 |
| Next Title: | Force It |
| Next Year: | 1975 |
Phenomenon is the third studio album by English rock band UFO, released in May 1974. It was the band's first album after guitarist Michael Schenker joined them, replacing Mick Bolton.
Their third studio album, Phenomenon was UFO's debut with major label Chrysalis Records and their first to be released in the United States. With the arrival of former Scorpions guitarist Michael Schenker, Phenomenon saw UFO leave their blues-based space rock sound behind and transition to a more straightforward hard rock sound.
The album was produced by Leo Lyons, bassist of English rock group Ten Years After. All tracks were recorded at Morgan Studios in London. The original cover design and photos were by Hipgnosis.
British heavy metal band Iron Maiden released a cover version of "Doctor Doctor" as the b-side of the "Lord of the Flies" single in 1995. They also included it in their Eddie's Archive boxed set collection of 2002.
| Chart (1974) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[3] | 76 | |
| US (Billboard 200)[4] | 202 |