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A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist.
It usually does not contain live recordings and/or remixes, and if it does, those tracks do not make up a majority of the album and are often "bonus tracks". Due to their prepared nature, they can contain a variety of flourishes and production techniques, including segues, sound effects, found sound, and band contributions.
In the music industry, studio albums are usually contrasted with compilations and live albums. Studio albums are generally considered to be albums proper, containing material that is, in the majority, previously unreleased and original. They tend to be the highest-selling albums – in the United Kingdom, for example, 18 of the 24 albums that have sold over 2.5 million copies are studio albums.[citation needed]
