A dark, edgy pop-R&B peak. Bold and acclaimed. A creative turning point. Released in 2009, it's a key entry in Rihanna's run.
On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.
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More from Rihanna — where to go next
If you have Rated R, these are the Rihanna records worth reaching for next.
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Good Girl Gone Bad2007 · PopStart here
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Rated R2009 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Loud2010 · PopClassic
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Anti2016 · PopClassic
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