Good Girl Gone Bad

Good Girl Gone Bad is the third studio album by Barbadian superstar Rihanna, released on May 31, 2007, by Def Jam Recordings and SRP Records. This album marks a significant turning point in Rihanna's career, showcasing her evolution from a Caribbean-influenced pop artist to a global pop icon with a bold, edgy, and more mature sound. Drawing inspiration from Brandy Norwood’s Afrodisiac and featuring production from heavyweights like Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Terius "Dream" Nash, Timbaland, and StarGate, the album blends dance-pop, R&B, and 1980s influences to create a collection of irresistible, high-energy tracks.

The album is best known for its blockbuster singles, including the Grammy Award-winning "Umbrella," which dominated charts worldwide and became an enduring pop classic. Other hits like "Don't Stop the Music" and "Shut Up and Drive" further established Rihanna as a force in the pop music world. Good Girl Gone Bad not only received critical acclaim but also achieved commercial success, debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200 and earning double platinum certification from the RIAA. With over 8.5 million copies sold worldwide, it remains the best-selling album of Rihanna's career. This album's success was further amplified by the Good Girl Gone Bad Tour and its reissue Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded, which included additional hits like "Take a Bow" and "Disturbia." For any vinyl collector or Rihanna fan, Good Girl Gone Bad is an essential addition, capturing the moment when Rihanna transformed into a global pop phenomenon.