Backstreet Boys (1996 album)
Backstreet Boys is the debut studio album by American boy band Backstreet Boys, first released in Germany on May 6, 1996, by Jive Records. The first single released from the album was "We've Got It Goin' On". Further singles from the album were "I'll Never Break Your Heart", "Get Down (You're the One for Me)", "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)", and "Anywhere for You". The album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
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Backstreet Boys (1996 album)
Backstreet Boys is the debut studio album by American boy band Backstreet Boys, first released in Germany on May 6, 1996, by Jive Records. The first single released from the album was "We've Got It Goin' On". Further singles from the album were "I'll Never Break Your Heart", "Get Down (You're the One for Me)", "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)", and "Anywhere for You". The album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
While the single "We've Got It Goin' On" was a success in Europe, it was not a hit in the United States. As a result, Backstreet Boys was only initially released outside of the country. Following the success of "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)" in the United States, the album was reissued in 1997 under the same name and released as their debut in the country. The reissue also includes songs from the band's second album release Backstreet's Back (1997).
Track listing
Backstreet Boys (1996 album)
• ^[a] signifies remix and additional production • ^[b] signifies co-production
• The Italy limited edition includes "Non Puoi Lasciarmi Così" (the Italian version of "Quit Playing Games With My Heart") • The Spain/Latin America limited edition includes Donde Quieras Yo Iré (the Spanish version of "Anywhere for You") and "Nunca Te Haré Llorar" (the Spanish version of "I'll Never Break Your Heart")
• "Boys Will Be Boys" contains elements of "Sing a Simple Song" written by Sly Stone and performed by Sly and the Family Stone. • "Let's Have a Party" contains elements of "Enjoy Yourself" written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff and performed by The Jacksons. • "Don't Leave Me" contains samples of "Flava in Ya Ear" written and performed by Craig Mack and "Please Don't Go" written by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch and performed by KC and the Sunshine Band.
Certifications and sales
Backstreet Boys (1996 album)
<table><thead><tr><th>Region</th><th>Certification</th><th>Certified units/sales</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Argentina (CAPIF)</td><td>3× Platinum</td><td>180,000^</td></tr><tr><td>Australia (ARIA)</td><td>Platinum</td><td>70,000^</td></tr><tr><td>Austria (IFPI Austria)</td><td>3× Platinum</td><td>150,000</td></tr><tr><td>Belgium (BRMA)</td><td>Platinum</td><td>50,000</td></tr><tr><td>Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)</td><td>Platinum</td><td>250,000</td></tr><tr><td>Canada (Music Canada)</td><td>Diamond</td><td>1,000,000^</td></tr><tr><td>Denmark (IFPI Danmark)</td><td>Platinum</td><td>50,000^</td></tr><tr><td>Finland (Musiikkituottajat)</td><td>Gold</td><td>21,930</td></tr><tr><td>France (SNEP)</td><td>Gold</td><td>100,000</td></tr><tr><td>Germany (BVMI)</td><td>Platinum</td><td>500,000^</td></tr><tr><td>Hong Kong (IFPI Hong Kong)</td><td>Platinum</td><td>20,000</td></tr><tr><td>Japan (RIAJ)</td><td>Gold</td><td>100,000^</td></tr><tr><td>Malaysia</td><td>—</td><td>200,000</td></tr><tr><td>Mexico (AMPROFON)</td><td>Gold</td><td>100,000^</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands (NVPI)</td><td>2× Platinum</td><td>200,000^</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand (RMNZ)</td><td>Platinum</td><td>15,000^</td></tr><tr><td>Norway (IFPI Norway)</td><td>Platinum</td><td>75,000</td></tr><tr><td>Poland (ZPAV)</td><td>Platinum</td><td>100,000</td></tr><tr><td>Spain (Promusicae)</td><td>4× Platinum</td><td>400,000^</td></tr><tr><td>Sweden (GLF)</td><td>Platinum</td><td>100,000^</td></tr><tr><td>Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)</td><td>3× Platinum</td><td>150,000^</td></tr><tr><td>United Kingdom (BPI)</td><td>Platinum</td><td>300,000‡</td></tr><tr><td>Summaries</td></tr><tr><td>Europe (IFPI)</td><td>3× Platinum</td><td>3,000,000</td></tr><tr><td>Southeast Asia</td><td>—</td><td>1,300,000</td></tr><tr><td> Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.</td></tr></tbody></table>
Release history
Backstreet Boys (1996 album)
<table><thead><tr><th>Country</th><th>Release date</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Europe</td><td>May 6, 1996 (1996-05-06)</td></tr><tr><td>Canada</td><td>September 2, 1996 (1996-09-02)</td></tr><tr><td>United Kingdom</td><td>October 1, 1996 (1996-10-01)</td></tr></tbody></table>