R. E. M.: Eponymous

LP Record Eponymous is the debut studio album by American rock band R. E. M., released on 10 October 1988 by I. R. S. Records. The band recorded the album over six weeks in August and September 1988, with R. E. M. and Scott Litt producing. Eponymous features the band's first three singles: "Radio Free Europe", "The One I Love" and "Stand". The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 36 on the Billboard 200 chart and certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.