When George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley burst onto the scene with Fantastic , the pop world didn't quite know what had taken them by storm. The album debuted at No. 1 in the UK, sold millions of copies worldwide and included hits such as 'Bad Boys', 'WHAM! Rap' and the seminal 'Club Tropicana', which helped catapult the duo to stardom. Her next album, Make It Big , which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary, included the hits "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go", "Everything She Wants" and "Freedom", which reached number one in both the United States and the United States. United as in the United Kingdom.
Britain's best-loved duo rose to fame with these extraordinary albums in 1983 and 1984 respectively, and their impact on the music industry and pop culture has endured through the decades. These unforgettable albums established WHAM! as the definitive poster boys of the eighties, as well as leaving us a legacy of perfect pop hits.
Speaking about the launch, Andrew Ridgeley of WHAM! said: "It is a wonderful testament to the enduring nature of WHAM!'s music that our legions of loyal fans and younger cohorts of music fans want to own the music in its original formats." George Michael Entertainment added: "We are delighted that these two classic albums are once again available on vinyl for a whole new generation to enjoy." The release follows a big year for WHAM! having launched their special campaign The Singles, and their Netflix documentary.
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