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The Final Countdown is the third studio album by the Swedish rock band Europe. Released on 26 May 1986 through Epic Records, the album was a huge commercial success selling over 15 million copies worldwide (album and single), peaking at number 8 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and reaching high positions in charts worldwide. It was recorded at Powerplay Studios in Zürich, Soundtrade Studios in Stockholm, Mastersound Studios in Atlanta and Fantasy Studios in Berkeley. Five singles were released from the album: "The Final Countdown," "Love Chaser," "Rock the Night," "Carrie," and "Cherokee." The first single was responsible for launching Europe into mainstream popularity. Eight of the ten tracks on the album were featured in the 2007 comedy film Hot Rod. The recording of the album began in September 1985 at the Powerplay Studios in Zürich, Switzerland. At the suggestion of their record company, Epic Records, the band decided to work with the American producer Kevin Elson, who had worked with bands like Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Originally, the band had approached Scorpions producer Dieter Dierks and Bon Jovi producer Bruce Fairbairn to produce the album, but in the end, they decided to go with Elson. Elson would also produce the band's sixth studio album, Start from the Dark in 2004. During the recording sessions, vocalist Joey Tempest got a cold, which delayed the recording for a while. The vocals for the title track were recorded at the Soundtrade Studios, Stockholm, Sw
