The Police

Reggatta de Blanc

First released1979

Reggatta de Blanc, the second studio album by The Police, was recorded in 1979 at various studios including CBS Studios in London and other facilities. The album was produced by The Police themselves alongside engineer and producer Nigel Gray, who would become a long-time collaborator with the band. The recording sessions took place during a period of intense touring and promotional activity, reflecting the band's rapid rise to prominence following their debut album. The production featured the band's characteristic sparse arrangement style, emphasizing Sting's distinctive vocals and Andy Summers' innovative use of guitar effects and textures over Stewart Copeland's precise drumming. The album was notable for its more refined and confident sound compared to the debut, establishing the band's signature new wave reggae fusion style that would define their early career.