Guns N' Roses' debut studio album, "Appetite for Destruction," hit the shelves on July 21, 1987, courtesy of Geffen Records. Initially flying under the radar, it wasn't until the band toured extensively and gained significant airplay with hits like "Welcome to the Jungle," "Paradise City," and "Sweet Child o' Mine" that it found its stride commercially the following year. 
 
Garnering a global audience, it boasts sales exceeding 30 million copies worldwide.
 
While early critical reception was lukewarm, "Appetite for Destruction" has since earned retrospective acclaim, earning its spot among the pantheon of the greatest albums ever made.