Supertramp: reissues coming for "Breakfast in America", "Even In The Quietest Moments" and "Famous Last Words"

The masterpieces of Supertramp are coming back into the light. Following the recent reissues of "Crime Of The Century" and "Crisis? What Crisis?", the historic band continues the celebrations for its fiftieth anniversary with a new chapter dedicated to some of the most iconic titles in its catalogue. "Even In The Quietest Moments…", "Breakfast In America" and "…Famous Last Words…" are returning to vinyl in a half speed master edition, with a release date set for March 20, 2026. As with the project's previous releases, the remastering has once again been entrusted to Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.

Released in April 1977, "Even In The Quietest Moments…" is the band's fifth album and marked an immediate leap forward in terms of commercial success and international visibility. The record reached number 16 on the Billboard Album Chart, propelled by the opening single "Give A Little Bit", which quickly entered the Billboard Hot 100 and today boasts over 800 million streams. Confirming its historical significance, the album was already ranked 63rd back in 1978 on the World Critic Lists, dedicated to the 200 greatest albums of all time as voted by leading rock critics and DJs.

Their sixth album, “Breakfast In America”, still stands as Supertramp's commercial peak and best-selling record. Released in March 1979, it has sold over 22 million copies worldwide, racked up around 2 billion streams and spent 88 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200. The singles “The Logical Song”, “Goodbye Stranger” and “Take The Long Way Home” all made the Billboard Hot 100, with “The Logical Song” now surpassing 900 million streams. The title track “Breakfast In America” also made a strong international impact, reaching the top 10 in the UK.

The album has picked up numerous accolades over the years, including two Grammy Awards and an Ivor Novello Award for "The Logical Song". It has also appeared on several landmark charts over the years: 207th in Guinness's "Top 1000 Albums of All Time", 69th in Classic Rock Magazine's "Greatest British Rock Album of All Time", 43rd in a list of the 100 greatest albums of all time voted by Australian listeners, and 294th in Colin Larkin's "All Time 1000 Albums".

Released in October 1982, “… Famous Last Words…” is the last album recorded by the band's classic lineup – Hodgson, Davies, Helliwell, Thomson and Siebenberg – before Roger Hodgson's departure in 1983. This chapter also achieved notable results, reaching fifth place on the US Billboard chart and sixth in the UK.

This new series of half speed master reissues further enhances the Supertramp catalogue, restoring greater depth and sonic definition to three pivotal chapters in the band's recording history.

2025 was marked by a grave loss for Supertramp: the passing of Rick Davies, founding member and bluesy soul of the group. It was precisely the contrast between Davies's raspy baritone voice and Hodgson's ethereal falsetto that became the band's trademark, blending progressive rock and pop sensibility into a unique, instantly recognisable sound. Beyond their vocal interplay and shared songwriting credits, Davies and Hodgson embodied two distinct musical approaches: the former, a devotee of American rock and blues, favoured rougher atmospheres and thornier arrangements, while the latter, rooted in folk-pop, crafted the brightest choruses and the most melodic ballads. Proportions aside, it was almost a reprise of the Lennon–McCartney dualism.

When Hodgson left Supertramp in 1983, following the release of "…Famous Last Words…", the fate of the band fell onto Davies's shoulders, as he kept both the name and the artistic direction amid legal disputes and tensions that dragged on until shortly before his death. Under his leadership, Supertramp released four more albums, the last of which was "Slow Motion" (2002), and continued to perform live until 2022. Meanwhile, Davies frequently returned to his blues roots with the project Ricky and the Rockets. His Wurlitzer electric piano became one of the sonic symbols of the Seventies, helping to bridge the gap between art rock and popular music.

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