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Selling England by the Pound is the fifth studio album from the English progressive rock band Genesis, released on 12 October 1973 on Charisma Records. The album was the band’s most commercially successful to that point, reaching number 3 in the UK and number 70 in the US. The album was recorded in August 1973 following the tour supporting the previous album, Foxtrot. The group set aside a short period of time to write new material, which covered a number of themes, including the loss of English folk culture and an increase in an American influence which was reflected in the title. Following the album’s release, the group set out on tour, where they drew an enthusiastic reception from fans. A single from the album, “I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)“ was released in early... Read on...