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On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Stray Cats Release Built for Speed

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On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Stray Cats Release Built for Speed.

On this day June 7, 1982, Stray Cats released the compilation album Built for Speed in the United States. It became their breakthrough record in America, climbing all the way to number 2 on the Billboard charts and bringing rockabilly roaring back into the spotlight.

Built for Speed combined tracks from the band’s two earlier UK albums into one high energy release. With hits like Rock This Town and...
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