channel ORANGE (CD Version) Tracklist
On July 17, 2012, a week after the album’s digital release, the CD version of channel ORANGE by Frank Ocean became available in stores across North America. The release includes the hidden bonus track “Golden Girl,” featuring Tyler, The Creator, appearing at the 3:44 minute mark of the final track, “End.”
On June 8, 2012, Frank Ocean shared a two-minute teaser on his Tumblr page promoting the upcoming album; following the album’s release, a 30-second version of the teaser, with branding from Best Buy and iTunes, appeared online and on television. The ad features the song “Pyramids” and announces the album’s in-store release date as July 17, 2012.
The North American CD is packaged in a 6-panel Digipak sleeve containing a colorful 16-page booklet insert with lyrics, album credits, and an open letter by Ocean. The CD retailed at around $14.99.
On July 20, 2012, Island Def Jam released channel ORANGE on CD in stores across Europe. The European CD is packaged in a 4-panel gatefold sleeve containing the same booklet insert. The CD retailed at around €12,99 / £8.99.
On August 22, 2012, Universal International released channel ORANGE on CD in Japan. The Japanese CD is packaged in a 4-panel gatefold sleeve containing the same colorful booklet insert in English and a black-and-white lyric booklet in Japanese, with a letter from the translator and a parallel translation of the lyrics and Ocean’s letter. The CD retailed for ¥2,300 (¥2,190 excluding tax).
“channel ORANGE (CD Version)” Q&A
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How did the album perform on the charts?
channel ORANGE debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200™ for the week of July 28, 2012.
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Does the album have any RIAA certifications?
channel ORANGE achieved RIAA Gold certification on January 30, 2013.
“Thinkin Bout You” achieved Gold certification on December 14, 2012, and Platinum certification on May 9, 2013.
“Super Rich Kids” achieved Gold certification on October 12, 2016.
“Pyramids” & “Lost” achieved Gold certification on January 20, 2017.
