BAD COMPANY fame and fortune P-13410

AOR Reinvention: Bad Company’s ‘Fame And Fortune’ (P-13410)

Today’s entry marks a controversial yet commercially fascinating turning point for one of Britain’s rock giants. We are examining the 1986 Japanese Promo Sample pressing of Fame And Fortune by Bad Company, released on Atlantic Records with the catalog number P-13410.

The Brian Howe Era Begins

Released on November 28, 1986, this album signaled a massive shift in direction for the band. With original frontman Paul Rodgers gone, the band recruited former Ted Nugent vocalist Brian Howe. Under the executive production of Foreigner’s Mick Jones and the slick studio wizardry of producer Keith Olsen, Bad Company moved away from their gritty blues-rock roots toward a polished, keyboard-laden AOR sound typical of the mid-80s. While purists debated the change, tracks like “This Love” and “Burning Up” showcased Howe’s powerful vocal range and the band’s adaptability to the MTV era.

Rare White Label Promo

This specific copy is a pristine Promo Sample, highly sought after for its rarity and audio quality. Unlike the standard commercial release, the vinyl bears the distinctive White Labels used for promotional distribution. The jacket features a Promo/Smaple Sticker on the back cover.

Complete Japanese Packaging

Manufactured by Warner-Pioneer Corporation, the packaging is comprehensive. It includes the original Obi strip and, notably, two inserts (typically comprising liner notes/lyrics and promotional material). It serves as a perfect document of the moment Bad Company reinvented themselves for a new generation.