The Epic Archive, Vol. 3 (1984–1992) Explained

The Epic Archive, Vol. 3 (1984–1992)
Type:Compilation album
Artist:Cheap Trick
Cover:Cheap Trick The Epic Archive, Vol. 3 (1984–1992) 2019 compilation cover.jpg
Released:November 27, 2015
April 26, 2019[1]
Length:58:29
Label:Epic (2015)
Real Gone Music (2019)
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Prev Year:2015
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Next Year:2016

The Epic Archive, Vol. 3 (1984–1992) is a compilation album by American rock band Cheap Trick, which was released digitally by Epic in 2015. In 2019, the compilation was released by Real Gone Music on CD and vinyl, the latter format being a limited edition release for Record Store Day.[2]

The compilation has sixteen tracks spanning from 1984 to 1992, including soundtrack songs, single versions and alternate versions/mixes of tracks from Standing on the Edge (1985), The Doctor (1986), Lap of Luxury (1988) and Busted (1990). The liner notes of the 2019 Real Gone Music release include quotes on the tracks from drummer Bun E. Carlos, guitarist Rick Nielsen and singer Robin Zander, as well as photographs of the band taken by Robert Alford.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Epic Archive, Vol. 3 (1984–1992) - Cheap Trick . AllMusic . April 24, 2021.
  2. Web site: The Epic Archive, Vol. 3 (1984–1992) - Cheap Trick - Releases . AllMusic . April 24, 2021.
  3. Web site: You'll Want It: Real Gone Announces Cheap Trick Rarities Set "Epic Archive Vol. 3" and Reissue of Nitro's "O.F.R." . Stone . Sam . The Second Disc . March 26, 2019 . April 24, 2021.