12 Gold Bars Vol. 2

12 Gold Bars Volume II
Compilation album by Status Quo
Released	23 November 1984
Recorded	1980–1984
Genre	Rock
Label	Vertigo
Status Quo chronology
Live at the N.E.C. (1984) 12 Gold Bars Volume II (1984) In the Army Now (1986)

12 Gold Bars Volume II is a 1984 compilation album by English rock band Status Quo, released on Vertigo Records on 23 November 1984.^[1] It compiles all their UK hit singles from 1980 to 1984. The album was packaged as a double vinyl LP and double cassette, both including the first volume of 12 Gold Bars as a bonus album.

Presentation

This compilation features all the band's UK hits from 1980 to 1984. Its release was preceded by a new single, "The Wanderer", a cover of the song by the American singer Dion. This was the last song that Status Quo recorded with bassist and founding member Alan Lancaster, who left the band in 1985.

The compilation reached number 12 in the UK charts and was certified gold in the UK. "The Wanderer" reached number seven in the singles chart.

Track listing

Side one

1. "What You're Proposin'" (Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost) – 4:13
2. "Lies" (Rossi/Frost) – 3:56
3. "Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" (Richard Supa) – 2:48
4. "Don't Drive My Car" (Rick Parfitt/Andy Bown) – 4:12
5. "Dear John" (Jackie MacCauley/John Gustafson) – 3:11
6. "Rock 'n' Roll" (Rossi/Frost) – 4:04

Side two

1. "Ol' Rag Blues" (Alan Lancaster/Keith Lamb) – 2:48
2. "Mess of Blues" (Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman) – 3:18
3. "Marguerita Time" (Rossi/Frost) – 3:28
4. "Going Down Town Tonight" (Guy Johnson) – 3:36
5. "The Wanderer" (Ernie Maresca) – 3:30
6. "Caroline" (Live at the N.E.C.) (Rossi/Bob Young) – 4:58

Charts

Chart (1984–1985)	Peak position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[2]	80
UK Albums (OCC)[3]	12

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[4]	Gold	100,000^^
^^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Record News". NME. London, England: IPC Media: 39. 24 November 1984.
2. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
3. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
4. "British album certifications – Status Quo – 12 Gold Bars Vol 2 (And 1)". British Phonographic Industry.