Foreigner ♫ Double Vision ♫ Rare 1978 Atlantic Records Vinyl LP

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Double Vision Original cover art by   by ReleasedJune 20, 1978RecordedDecember 1977 - March 1978 Length37:55  chronology
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(1979)Alternative cover art U.S. 2nd vinyl pressing  from Double Vision ""
Released: June 1978 ""
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Released: December 1978 Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingC−

Double Vision is the second studio album by British-American rock band , released on 15 June 1978 by . Recorded between December 1977 and March 1978, it was Foreigner's only album co-produced by  and the last recording with bass guitarist  who would be later replaced by .

Double Vision was the first in the line of many other recordings in which  executive  would simply have his name listed twice in liner notes, as a play on the title of this album. The phrase "John Kalodner: John Kalodner" originated when the producer Olsen was wondering just how to credit Kalodner's involvement in the band and the album. In keeping with the double vision theme, guitarist  came up with an idea of doubling the name.

"Tramontane" is the only instrumental track Foreigner has released to date on a studio album.

Release

The album peaked at number 3 on the  chart and earning  a week after its release. It has now been certified 7× platinum for sales in excess of 7 million units and along with compilation  (1982) is counted as Foreigner's best selling album. In Europe, however, Double Vision reached the Top 40 only in the United Kingdom.

The lead single, released in June 1978, was "." It reached number 3 on the  chart and would become the band's signature song. In September, it was followed by "", which charted at number 2. This was the highest position Foreigner had attained to that time. The third and final single, "" was released in December and climbed to number 15 on the chart.

Track listing Side oneNo.TitleLyricsMusicLength1.""4:262.""Gramm, JonesJones3:123."You're All I Am"JonesJones3:244."Back Where You Belong"JonesJones3:145."Love Has Taken Its Toll"Gramm3:29Side twoNo.TitleLyricsMusicLength6.""Gramm, JonesJones3:447."Tramontane" (instrumental) , McDonald, Jones3:568."I Have Waited So Long"JonesJones4:079."Lonely Children"JonesJones3:3710."Spellbinder"GrammJones4:45Total length:37:55