Soldiers Under Command is the second release, and first full-length studio album from Christian metal band Stryper, released on August 23, 1985.[5] It was the first Christian metal album to achieve Gold record status, selling more than half a million copies. The album was originally issued on white vinyl. The Live in Japan in-concert video, released in 1986, was filmed on July 8, 1985 during Stryper's tour in support of this album.
Soldiers Under Command | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 23, 1985 [1] | |||
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Length | 45:02 | |||
Label | Enigma | |||
Producer | Michael Wagener | |||
Stryper chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Kerrang! | [3] |
"Jesus Freak Hideout" | [4] |
A music video of the title track was released.
The inspirational verse for this album is 2 Timothy 2:3-4.[citation needed]
All songs written by Michael Sweet, except where noted.
Stryper
Additional musicians
Chart (1985) | Peak position |
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Japanese Albums (Oricon)[6] | 78 |
US Billboard 200[7] | 84 |
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |