"That's What I Like" and "24K Magic" reached multi-platinum status.

Before the horns, before the synth, there was a tiny, human inhale. He’d never heard it before. It was Bruno Mars leaning into the microphone, a millisecond of anticipation. Then, the Roland drum machine kicked in.

While the album was initially available in various high-resolution formats, including 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC , audiophiles frequently seek out the version for its superior technical depth.