''Branigan'' is the debut studio album by American singer Laura Branigan, released in March 1982 by

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. The album's lead single, "

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", reached number 69 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, while the second single, an English version of Italian singer Umberto Tozzi's song "

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", was a commercial success, propelling Branigan to international prominence. The album was certified Gold in both the United States and Canada. Her Euro disco version of "Gloria" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female in 1983. A remastered and expanded edition of the album was released on July 7, 2014, by Gold Legion. Included is the extended 12″ version of "Gloria" and several hard to find tracks from the album sessions, all but one of which were released as singles or B-sides prior to the release of the final album.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Branigan''.

Musicians

* Laura Branigan – vocals *

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– guitar *

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– guitar *

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– guitar * Greg Mathieson – keyboards, synthesizer, arrangements * Leland Sklar – bass * Bob Glaub – bass * Carlos Vega – drums * Michael Boddicker – synthesizer * Jon Joyce – background vocals * Joe Chemay – background vocals * Jim Haas – background vocals * Stephanie Spruill – background vocals * Maxine Willard Waters – background vocals * Julia Tillman Waters – background vocals * Lisa Sarna – background vocals

Technical

* Jürgen Koppers – recording, mixing * John Kovarek – recording * Brian Gardner – mastering * Jack White – production * Greg Mathieson – co-production

Artwork

* Jim Houghton – photography * Bob Defrin – art direction

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Notes

References

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