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Bruno Mars - Unorthodox Jukebox
Buy Bruno Mars — Unorthodox Jukebox on LP vinyl from Kilmorna in Listowel, Ireland. Pop record with verified album details.
LP · 2012 · Atlantic
Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.
Buyer notes: 2012 LP on Atlantic, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel, ship within Ireland from EUR 5.95 per record or outside Ireland from EUR 12.00 per record.
Unorthodox Jukebox is the second studio album from Bruno Mars, the moment where his songwriting and showman instincts fully lock into place. Across ten tight tracks, he jumps confidently from retro soul to arena-sized pop without losing his melodic focus. The album opens with "Young Girls" and "Locked Out of Heaven," immediately setting a tone that is both nostalgic and sharply contemporary, built on big hooks and live-band energy. Deeper into the record, songs like "Gorilla" and "Treasure" lean into funk and R&B influences, while "Moonshine" and "Natalie" showcase his knack for drama and storytelling. The emotional core arrives with the piano ballad "When I Was Your Man," a stripped-back performance that highlights Mars’s voice and sense of vulnerability. Closing cuts "Show Me," "Money Make Her Smile," and "If I Knew" round out a concise, front‑to‑back listen that rewards repeat plays on vinyl.
This album marks a turning point in Bruno Mars’s career, moving from promising hitmaker to fully fledged global headliner. Its blend of pop, R&B, funk, and soul became a reference point for mainstream pop in the 2010s, with multiple songs quickly becoming staples of radio, playlists, and live sets. For many listeners, Unorthodox Jukebox is the record that revealed the full breadth of his influences and ambition. On vinyl, the focused ten‑track sequence feels especially cohesive: each song has a clear personality, yet they fit together as a unified statement. For a modern collection that wants to capture the sound of chart‑dominating pop with real band feel and strong songwriting, this album is a key piece.
For collectors, Unorthodox Jukebox is an essential Bruno Mars title and a snapshot of mainstream pop at a time when live instrumentation and classic influences were pushing back into the charts. The album’s compact running time lends itself well to the LP format, keeping each side engaging without overloading the grooves. This is a strong pick if you are building a shelf around 2010s pop milestones or curating a selection of contemporary records that still feel rooted in classic songwriting. The presence of widely recognized songs alongside deeper album cuts makes it a reliable play for mixed‑audience listening sessions.
A punchy, radio-ready pop and R&B sound with crisp rhythms, bold hooks, and a mix of lush ballads and upbeat, band-driven grooves.
Recommended for: Fans of contemporary pop who want Bruno Mars’s early peak in album form; Collectors building a 2010s mainstream pop and R&B section; Listeners who enjoy retro‑influenced funk and soul filtered through modern production; Vinyl owners looking for a hit‑packed record that still plays as a cohesive album; People who appreciate strong vocal performances and melodic songwriting in a concise tracklist.
Is Unorthodox Jukebox a full studio album or a compilation? Unorthodox Jukebox is a full-length studio album by Bruno Mars, featuring ten original tracks that were recorded and sequenced as a unified project. Which songs on this album are the best known? Some of the most widely recognized songs from the album include "Locked Out of Heaven," "When I Was Your Man," "Treasure," and "Gorilla," alongside fan favorites like "Young Girls" and "Moonshine." What musical styles are explored on Unorthodox Jukebox? The album weaves together elements of pop, R&B, funk, soul, rock, and reggae‑tinged rhythms, all tied together by Bruno Mars’s melodic songwriting and vocal performance.