Outrider (album)
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Outrider is an album by Jimmy Page
, released by Geffen Records
on 19 June 1988. It is his first (and to date, only) genuine solo album, and the first time since 1969 he recorded with a record label other than Atlantic Records
/Swan Song Records
. It was recorded at The Sol
, Page's personal studio. Robert Plant
guests on one track, "The Only One", while John Bonham
's son Jason
drums with Page for the first time on record.
This was originally intended to be a two album release. However, during the early recording stages of this album, Page's house was broken into and amongst the items stolen were the demo tapes which had been recorded up to that point. Reportedly some of these demos were released as bootleg recordings and according to various Led Zeppelin biographies, Page was rather demoralized in regards to the break-in and the album suffered as a result.
The album reached #26 on Billboard's Billboard 200
chart, also peaking at #27 on the UK Album Chart.
Years later, Page reflected on the album in rather positive terms:
Singles
, Berkshire, England.
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York
Catalogue: Geffen 72064241882
Jimmy Page
James Patrick "Jimmy" Page, OBE is an English multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a studio session guitarist in London and was subsequently a member of The Yardbirds from 1966 to 1968, after which he founded the English rock band Led Zeppelin.Jimmy Page...
, released by Geffen Records
Geffen Records
Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
on 19 June 1988. It is his first (and to date, only) genuine solo album, and the first time since 1969 he recorded with a record label other than Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
/Swan Song Records
Swan Song Records
Swan Song Records was a record label launched by the English rock band Led Zeppelin on 10 May 1974. It was overseen by Led Zeppelin's manager Peter Grant and was a vehicle for the band to promote its own products as well as sign artists who found it difficult to win contracts with other major labels...
. It was recorded at The Sol
Sol Studios
Sol Studios is a recording studio located in Cookham, Berkshire, England. It was built in the early 1980s by Gus Dudgeon who subsequently sold it to Led Zeppelin guitarist and record producer Jimmy Page....
, Page's personal studio. Robert Plant
Robert Plant
Robert Anthony Plant, CBE is an English singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin. He has also had a successful solo career...
guests on one track, "The Only One", while John Bonham
John Bonham
John Henry Bonham was an English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer of Led Zeppelin. Bonham was esteemed for his speed, power, fast right foot, distinctive sound, and "feel" for the groove...
's son Jason
Jason Bonham
Jason John Bonham is an English drummer. Jason's parents are Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and his wife Pat Phillips. After his father's death in 1980, he has played with Led Zeppelin on different occasions, including the Ahmet Ertegün Tribute Concert at The O2 Arena in London in...
drums with Page for the first time on record.
This was originally intended to be a two album release. However, during the early recording stages of this album, Page's house was broken into and amongst the items stolen were the demo tapes which had been recorded up to that point. Reportedly some of these demos were released as bootleg recordings and according to various Led Zeppelin biographies, Page was rather demoralized in regards to the break-in and the album suffered as a result.
The album reached #26 on Billboard's Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart, also peaking at #27 on the UK Album Chart.
Years later, Page reflected on the album in rather positive terms:
Track listing
Accolades
| Publication | Country | Accolade | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerrang! Kerrang! Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper... |
UK | Albums of 1988 | 1988 | 16 |
Chart positions
Album| Chart (1988) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart | 27 |
| Swedish Albums Chart | 28 |
| US Billboard The 200 Albums Chart | 26 |
| Canadian RPM Top 100 Chart | 25 |
| Australian ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart | 25 |
| German Albums Chart | 50 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Wasting My Time" | US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart | 4 |
| 1988 | "Wasting My Time" | Canadian RPM Top 100 Chart | 83 |
| 1988 | "The Only One" | US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart | 13 |
| 1988 | "Prison Blues" | US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart | 26 |
Sales certifications
Album| Country | Sales | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA) | 500,000+ | Gold |
Personnel
- Jimmy PageJimmy PageJames Patrick "Jimmy" Page, OBE is an English multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a studio session guitarist in London and was subsequently a member of The Yardbirds from 1966 to 1968, after which he founded the English rock band Led Zeppelin.Jimmy Page...
: Guitars, Synthesizer, vocals. - Robert PlantRobert PlantRobert Anthony Plant, CBE is an English singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin. He has also had a successful solo career...
: Vocals. (Track 4) - Chris FarloweChris FarloweChris Farlowe is an English rock, blues and soul singer. He is best known for his hit single "Out of Time", which rose to #1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1966, and his association with Colosseum and the Thunderbirds.Outside his music career, Farlowe collects war memorabilia.-Career:Inspired by Lonnie...
: Vocals. (Tracks 6, 8, 9) - John MilesJohn Miles (musician)John Miles is an English rock music vocalist, songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player, best known for his 1976 Top 3 UK hit single, "Music".-Career:...
: Vocals.(Tracks 1 & 2) - Tony FranklinTony Franklin (musician)Anthony James "Tony" Franklin is an English rock musician, best known for his work on the fretless bass guitar with Roy Harper, The Firm, Jimmy Page, John Sykes' Blue Murder, Whitesnake and briefly, with Quiet Riot.-Fretless bass:...
: Bass guitar.(Track 1) - Durban Laverde: Bass guitar. (Tracks 2, 3, 6)
- Felix Krish: Bass guitar. (Tracks 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)
- Jason BonhamJason BonhamJason John Bonham is an English drummer. Jason's parents are Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and his wife Pat Phillips. After his father's death in 1980, he has played with Led Zeppelin on different occasions, including the Ahmet Ertegün Tribute Concert at The O2 Arena in London in...
: Drums, percussion. - Barriemore BarlowBarriemore BarlowBarrie "Barriemore" Barlow is an English musician, best known as the drummer and percussionist for the rock band Jethro Tull, from May 1971 to June 1980....
: Drums, percussion. (Tracks 5 & 7)
Production
- Jimmy Page: Producer.
- Leif Mases: Engineer, mixing.
- Steve Hoyland: Assistant engineer.
- Dick Beetham: Assistant engineer.
- George Marino: Mastering.
- JL: Artwork and cover co-ordination.
- Peter Ashworth: Photography.
Additional notes
Recorded at The Sol, CookhamCookham
Cookham is a village and civil parish in the north-easternmost corner of Berkshire in England, on the River Thames, notable as the home of the artist Stanley Spencer. It lies north of Maidenhead close to the border with Buckinghamshire...
, Berkshire, England.
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
Catalogue: Geffen 72064241882