“Tragic Kingdom” celebrates 30 years as No Doubt’s breakthrough album, selling over 10 million copies and earning diamond certification from the RIAA.

Interscope Records nearly dropped the band and didn’t want to release the album before Trauma Records intervened to save it.

Eric Stefani quit midway through production as the band evolved beyond ska, leading to hits like “Don’t Speak” and “Just a Girl.”

It’s been 30 years since No Doubt’s “Tragic Kingdom” was released — the album that launched the Anaheim band into mainstream success, introduced the world to Gwen Stefani and sold over 10 million units, making it certified diamond according to the Recording Industry Assn. of America.

“It was a remarkable moment in time, just working with the band and seeing what actually happened when ev

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