Supertramp – Breakfast In America Label: A&M Records – AMP-6034, A&M Records – SP-3708 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Country: Japan Released: 1979 Sleeve : EX Record : NM With OBI + Insert The album sold over 20 million copies worldwide and is considered one of the best-selling progressive rock records of all time. It reached the top of the charts in numerous countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The cover design, which won a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package, has become a pop-culture icon. It depicts a waitress named Libby (played by actress Kate Murtagh), an explicit reference to the Statue of Liberty, holding a glass of orange juice on a saucer in place of the torch and a folded menu bearing the album’s title instead of the Tablets of Independence. In the background, the Manhattan skyline is recreated entirely using cereal boxes, cutlery, and breakfast cups. Musically, the album marked a significant shift toward a more accessible, singles-oriented pop-rock sound, while still retaining elements of art rock. The original title proposed by Rick Davies was Hello, Stranger, but Roger Hodgson suggested a lighter, more playful name, opting for Breakfast in America. Although the basic tracks were recorded in about a month, it took a full seven months of overdubbing and mixing to complete the album, reflecting the band’s meticulous attention to detail.