'' Synchronicity '' is the fifth and final studio album by the Police , released in the United Kingdom on 17 June 1983 . The band 's most successful release , the album includes the hit singles " Every Breath You Take " , " King of Pain " , " Wrapped Around Your Finger " , and " Synchronicity II " . The album 's title and much of the material for the songs were inspired by Arthur Koestler 's '' The Roots of Coincidence '' . At the 1984 Grammy Awards the album was nominated for a total of five awards including Album of the Year and won three . At the time of its release and following its tour the Police were hailed as the " Biggest Band in the World "
1984 Grammy Awards
26th Annual Grammy Awards
Synchronicity (The Police album)