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Released in September 1978 on A&M Records, Pieces of Eight is the eighth studio album by the American progressive and hard rock band Styx. Peaking at number 6 on the US Billboard 200, the 3x platinum-certified LP leans into a harder arena-rock sound featuring major hits like "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" and "Renegade".Track Listing & Overview Side One: "Great White Hope," "I'm OK," "Sing for the Day," "The Message," and "Lords of the Ring". Side Two: "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)," "Queen of Spades," "Renegade," "Pieces of Eight," and "Aku-Aku".Themes: The album focuses conceptually on the pursuit of personal dreams versus the empty trap of material success. Packaging & Release Details Label & Format: Original 12-inch 33 RPM vinyl LP released via A&M Records (Catalog # SP-4724).Artwork: Designed by the famous graphics group Hip gnosis. Included Inserts: Original pressings featured a custom lyric inner sleeve and a gatefold or standard sleeve layout depending on the pressing region.