Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: Released on 18 January 1983 through A&M Records , the album became a huge commercial success in Canada and the United States whereas outside North America , the album did poorly .
Simplified: Released on January , 1983 through A&M Records , the album became a big hit in Canada when it was released . Outside Canada and the United States the album did n't do so good .