Sleeve M; Vinyl M. Automatic for the People is R.E.M.'s eighth studio album, released on October 5, 1992. The album was huge and features iconic tracks like "Everybody Hurts," "Man on the Moon," and "Nightswimming." The orchestral elements were arranged by John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, adding a rich texture to its sound. Automatic for the People achieved significant commercial success, reaching number two on the US Billboard 200 and topping charts in the UK. It has sold over 18 million copies worldwide and is often regarded as one of the greatest albums of the 1990s.