| Platform | Format | Notes | |----------|--------|-------| | Spotify / Apple Music / Amazon Music | Streaming | Search “Loverboy – Greatest Hits” or “Loverboy – The U.S. Edition”. Most services host a 15‑track version matching the list above. | | Physical CD | CD (legacy) | Look for “Loverboy – Greatest Hits (U.S. Edition, 1998)” on sites like Amazon, eBay, or Discogs. Verify the barcode (e.g., 7243 92201 2) to ensure it’s the correct U.S. pressing. | | Digital Purchase | iTunes / Google Play | Often sold as “Loverboy – Greatest Hits (Remastered)”. The album may include bonus tracks not on the streaming version (e.g., a 2006 live version of “Working for the Weekend”). | | Vinyl Reissue | 180‑gram LP (2022) | A limited‑run vinyl reissue was issued by Real Gone Music for Record Store Day 2022; it contains the same core tracks plus a downloadable QR code for a digital booklet. | | Official Band Website | Merch Store | Loverboy’s own shop occasionally bundles the compilation with a signed poster or digital lyric sheet. |
Tips for collectors:
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Below is a canonical tracklist that appears on most U.S. Loverboy compilations (e.g., “Greatest Hits – The U.S. Edition” released by Columbia/Legacy in 1998, and the later digital playlist curated by Spotify/Apple Music). The order is arranged for a logical listening flow rather than strict chronological order. | Platform | Format | Notes | |----------|--------|-------|
| # | Song | Original Album | U.S. Chart Performance | Why It Belongs | |---|------|----------------|------------------------|----------------| | 1 | “Working for the Weekend” | Get Lucky (1981) | #10 (Billboard Hot 100) | Anthem of the 80s work‑week escape; instantly recognizable opening riff. | | 2 | “Turn Me Loose” | Loverboy (1980) | #35 (Hot 100) | First U.S. hit, introduced the band’s high‑energy style. | | 3 | “Hot Girls in Love” | Get Lucky (1981) | #55 (Hot 100) | Showcases Dean’s soaring guitar work and Reno’s vocal charisma. | | 4 | “Queen of the Broken Hearts” | Get Lucky (1981) | #34 (Mainstream Rock) | A fan‑favorite with a memorable chorus; often featured in live sets. | | 5 | “Heaven in Your Eyes” | Get Lucky (1981) | #38 (Hot 100) | Power ballad that broadened the band’s radio appeal. | | 6 | “Never Surrender” | Keep It Up (1983) | #19 (Mainstream Rock) | Hard‑rock edge; exemplifies the band’s confident lyrical stance. | | 7 | “Lucky Number Four” | Keep It Up (1983) | — (album track) | Included for its catchy hook and because it became a live staple despite not charting. | | 8 | “Take Me to the Top” | Keep It Up (1983) | — (album track) | Represents the mid‑80s production sheen that defined the era. | | 9 | “Lead the Way” | Keep It Up (1983) | — (album track) | A fan‑favorite that showcases the band’s tight rhythm section. | |10| “Lovin’ Every Minute of It” | Lovin’ Every Minute of It (1985) | #9 (Mainstream Rock) | Title track; epitomizes the polished, radio‑ready sound of the mid‑80s. | |11| “Danger Zone” | Lovin’ Every Minute of It (1985) | — (album track) | High‑octane track that foreshadows the later “Danger Zone” (Kenny Loggins) cultural moment. | |12| “This Is Love” | Lovin’ Every Minute of It (1985) | — (album track) | Demonstrates lyrical maturity and melodic sophistication. | |13| “Crazy Little Night” | Wildside (1987) | — (album track) | Included on many compilations for its post‑80s pop‑rock vibe. | |14| “The Kid Is Hot” (Live) | Live, Loud and Loose (1996) | — (live version) | Live recordings often appear to give fans a taste of Loverboy’s concert energy. | |15| “When I First Saw You” (New track) | Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival (2012) | — (new material) | Some later U.S. compilations add a new‑song incentive to attract collectors. |
Loverboy’s most successful period spanned 1981‑1985, during which they released three consecutive multi‑platinum albums: Record labels typically own separate licensing rights for
| Year | Album | US Billboard 200 (peak) | RIAA Certification | |------|-------|--------------------------|--------------------| | 1981 | Get Lucky | #7 | Platinum | | 1983 | Keep It Up | #7 | Platinum | | 1985 | Lovin’ Every Minute of It | #13 | Platinum |
The band’s trademark anthems—“Working for the Weekend,” “Turn Me Loose,” “Hot Girls in Love,” and “Heaven in Your Eyes”—became staples of MTV rotation and summer radio playlists.