Surface

1986 self-titled debut studio album by Surface

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Performer: Surface
Released: October 1, 1986
Label: Columbia Records
Genre: rhythm and blues

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Surface is the debut studio album from the band of the same name. Three years after releasing the midtempo boogie track "Falling in Love" on Salsoul, Surface released their first album self-produced and released in 1986 on Columbia Records. The album peaked at number 11 on the Billboard R&B albums chart and number 55 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. At the same time, the hit single "Happy" peaked at number 2 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. The other song, "Lately" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard singles chart.

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Language: English
Part of: Surface's (US band) albums in chronological order follows: none · followed by: 2nd Wave
Form of creative work: studio album
Has characteristic: debut album
eponymously titled work
Title: Surface
Different from: Surface criterion used: title refers to multiple creative works
Place of publication: United States
Number of parts of this work: 10 audio track
Distribution format: music streaming

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