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Robert Palmer's album Riptide (1985, Vinyl LP), with the catalog number Island Records 90471-1, is his eighth studio album. Released in November 1985, it marked a major commercial breakthrough for Palmer, largely due to the success of the iconic single "Addicted to Love."

The album was produced by Bernard Edwards of the funk band Chic and was recorded at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas. It features a blend of rock, funk, and pop, showcasing Palmer's versatile style. The album's success led to a double-platinum certification in the U.S.

The tracklist for the vinyl release is as follows:

Side A

1. Riptide

2. Hyperactive

3. Addicted to Love

4. Trick Bag

Side B

1. Get It Through Your Heart

2. I Didn't Mean to Turn You On

3. Flesh Wound

4. Discipline of Love

5. Riptide (Reprise)

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