Triumph – Rock & Roll Machine

Released on June 24, 1978, this RCA Victor pressing (AFL1-2982) of Rock & Roll Machine is the definitive "International" version that introduced the Canadian power trio Triumph to the United States. While it shares its title with their second Canadian album, this release is a unique hybrid compilation—bringing together the strongest tracks from their 1976 self-titled debut and their 1977 sophomore record to create a high-impact introduction for American audiences. The production highlights the band's dual identity: the hard-rocking, arena-ready energy of "24 Hours A Day" and the virtuosic, progressive mastery of guitarist Rik Emmett on the 8-minute epic "Blinding Light Show / Moonchild." A major highlight is the band’s high-octane cover of Joe Walsh’s "Rocky Mountain Way," a track that became a massive FM radio staple and a fan favorite for its blistering guitar work. This specific US edition is essential for collectors, capturing the exact tracklist and classic silver-on-black RCA labels that fueled Triumph's rise to stardom across the North American rock scene in the late 1970s.

Tracklist