Ready for the World (Ready for the World album) explained

Ready for the World
Type:Studio
Artist:Ready for the World
Cover:Ready for the World 1985.jpg
Released:May 14, 1985
Recorded:1984 - 85
Studio:Silver Sun Recording Studio (Flint, Michigan)
Genre:
Length:42:28
Label:MCA
Producer:Ready for the World
Next Title:Long Time Coming
Next Year:1986

Ready for the World is the debut album from the Michigan-based band Ready for the World. It was self-produced by the band and released on May 14, 1985, by MCA Records.

History

Of the nine songs appearing on the original album, six were released as singles. The lead track, "Tonight", did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, only reaching number 103, but the single charted on the R&B chart, where it peaked at number 6. Their second single, "Deep Inside Your Love" also peaked at number 6 on the R&B chart.[3]

The next single, "Oh Sheila", peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the R&B chart, and the dance chart, it reached the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 50.[4] "Digital Display" reached number 21 on the pop chart, number 4 on the R&B chart, as well as charting number 3 on the dance chart.[5] [6]

The last two singles: "Slide Over" and "Ceramic Girl", reached numbers 57 and 82 on the R&B chart, respectively. Later, the album cut "Human Toy" was used as the A-side and B-side for their 1986 single, "Love You Down".

The album itself sold well and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for reaching sales of over one million copies in the United States.[7] It reached a peak of number 17 on the pop album charts,[8] while reaching number 3 on the R&B album charts.[9]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Discogs.[10]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Discogs.[11]

Performance credits

Production

Charts

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for Ready for the World
Chart (1985)Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] 23
Chart (1986)Position
US Billboard 200[13] 74
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[14] 27

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tom . Breihan . The Number Ones: Ready For The World’s “Oh Sheila. . October 28, 2020 . August 6, 2023. Their self-titled debut album went platinum, and it’s a pretty strong piece of slick, new-wavey R&B....
  2. Web site: Tom . Breihan . The Number Ones: Ready For The World’s “Oh Sheila. . October 28, 2020 . August 6, 2023. Their self-titled debut album went platinum, and it’s a pretty strong piece of slick, new-wavey R&B....
  3. Ready for the World Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs). October 22, 2021. Billboard.
  4. Web site: READY FOR THE WORLD full Official Chart History. 19 October 2021. Official Charts Company.
  5. Ready for the World Chart History (Hot 100). October 22, 2021. Billboard.
  6. Ready for the World Chart History (Dance Club Songs). October 22, 2021. Billboard.
  7. Web site: American album certifications – Ready For The World – Ready For The World. 19 October 2021. Recording Industry Association of America.
  8. Ready for the World Chart History (Billboard 200). October 22, 2021. Billboard.
  9. Ready for the World Chart History (Top R&B//Hip-Hop Albums). October 22, 2021. Billboard.
  10. Web site: Ready For The World - Ready For The World. October 22, 2021. Discogs.
  11. Web site: Ready For The World – Ready For The World. October 22, 2021. Discogs.
  12. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1985. Billboard. March 17, 2021.
  13. Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1986. Billboard. March 17, 2021.
  14. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1986. Billboard. March 17, 2021.