Roxette – Look Sharp! (Gold Vinyl, 40th Anniversary Edition)

Roxette's Look Sharp! was the 1988 album that turned Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle from Swedish hitmakers into international stars. Led by “The Look,” which reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, it established the duo’s crossover formula with unusual speed: big pop hooks, polished rock energy, and Fredriksson’s commanding voice right at the centre.

What still makes the record such a strong Roxette set is how many major singles it delivered without losing its momentum. “Dressed for Success,” “Dangerous” and “Listen to Your Heart” helped push the album to multi-platinum success in several markets, with “Listen to Your Heart” also reaching No. 1 in the US and “Dangerous” peaking at No. 2. The balance between punchy, radio-ready songs and grander ballad writing explains why this remains one of the key titles in the Roxette catalogue.

This 2026 limited edition brings that breakthrough album back on gold vinyl. For anyone coming to Roxette beyond the compilations, Look Sharp! is where their worldwide ascent really takes shape: crisp late-80s production, instantly memorable choruses, and the run of songs that made them one of Sweden’s biggest pop exports.