(Used) CHEAP TRICK Authorized Greatest Hits Heaven Tonight Rockford

Cheap Trick are an American rock band formed in Rockford, Illinois, in 1973. Blending hard rock guitars, power-pop melodies and an eccentric sense of humour, they created a sound that was heavy enough for rock audiences but catchy enough for pop radio.

Robin Zander’s versatile voice, Rick Nielsen’s distinctive guitar work and songwriting, and the powerful rhythm section of Tom Petersson and Bun E. Carlos formed the classic Cheap Trick sound. Their breakthrough came through Japan, where the success of Cheap Trick at Budokan helped turn them into international stars.

Their influence can be heard across power pop, melodic rock, alternative rock and pop punk. If you enjoy strong riffs, memorable choruses and songs filled with personality, Cheap Trick are essential.

1. Authorized Greatest Hits

Authorized Greatest Hits brings together major Cheap Trick songs with several selections chosen by the band.

“I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” “Dream Police,” “The Flame,” “Tonight It’s You” and “Can’t Stop Fallin’ into Love” provide the familiar hits, while the less obvious choices give the compilation more character than a standard collection.

A practical introduction for new listeners and an enjoyable career overview for existing fans.

2. Heaven Tonight (JAPAN PRESS with OBI)

Released in 1978, Heaven Tonight combines hard rock, power pop and darker lyrical ideas without losing the band’s gift for infectious melodies.

“Surrender” became one of their defining songs, supported by “California Man,” “Auf Wiedersehen,” “On Top of the World” and the title track. Catchy on the surface but filled with unusual musical details, it remains one of Cheap Trick’s strongest studio albums.

This Japanese pressing includes its OBI, making it especially attractive to collectors.

3. Rockford (JAPAN PRESS with OBI)

Named after the band’s hometown, Rockford was released in 2006 and proved that Cheap Trick could still produce energetic, melody-driven rock decades into their career.

“Welcome to the World,” “Perfect Stranger,” “If It Takes a Lifetime,” “Dream the Night Away” and “This Time You Got It” deliver the harmonies, guitar hooks and sharp choruses associated with their classic work.

A strong later-period album rather than a nostalgic imitation. This Japanese pressing includes its OBI.

4. The Essential Cheap Trick 2CD

The Essential Cheap Trick offers a broader journey through the band’s catalogue across two CDs.

It includes indispensable tracks such as “Surrender,” “Dream Police,” “The Flame,” “I Want You to Want Me” and “If You Want My Love,” while also exploring different stages of their career.

For anyone beginning a Cheap Trick collection, this is a convenient and substantial introduction to one of America’s most enduring rock bands.