This Day in Music History: Asia/Asia (03/18)

Asia is the self-titled debut studio album by British rock supergroup Asia, released on this day in 1982. Upon its release the album enjoyed massive commercial success, reaching #1 in the US and spending nine weeks at the top of the Billboard album chart. According to both Billboard and Cash Box, it was the #1 album in the United States for the year 1982. It was certified 4x-platinum in the US by the RIAA on 10 February 1995. Asia's total worldwide sales are estimated at over ten million copies

It contains their biggest hit and signature song, "Heat of the Moment", which reached #4 in the US on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Only Time Will Tell" reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as well.

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