Seven: the Best of Stryper

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7: The Best of Stryper

Compilation album by Stryper
Released	March 23, 2003
Recorded	USA
Genre	Christian Metal
Label	Hollywood Records
Producer(s)	Oz Fox and Michael Sweet
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Stryper chronology
Can't Stop the Rock (1991)	7: The Best of Stryper (2003)	7 Weeks: Live in America, 2003 (2004)

7: The Best of Stryper is the seventh album by Christian Metal band Stryper. Released in 2003, it is the second compilation album produced by the band, and it's recording and release led to the reunion of the original members of the band.

Hollywood Records asked the members of Stryper to record new tracks to be placed in a compilation album celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band. Frontman Michael Sweet wrote two new songs that were recorded by the original 4 members of the group. This marked the first time in 12 years that Stryper recorded together in the studio. It would also be the last time Tim Gaines recorded with the band, as he left in mid 2004.

After the release of the album, the band went on a 36 show reunion tour. Their first tour together in 12 years. Shows were recorded for a live album 7 Weeks : Live in America, 2003 Which was released on May 18, 2004.