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
Notes signifies remix and additional production signifies co-production
Additional tracks 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")
Sample credits "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.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1996–1998) PeakpositionCzech Albums (IFPI CR)5 Estonian Albums (Eesti Top 10)4European Albums Chart7Greek Albums (IFPI Greece)4Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)1Icelandic Albums (Tonlist)2Irish Albums (IRMA) 16Italian Albums (FIMI)2Italian Albums (Musica e Dischi) Set "Tipo" on "Album". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Backstreet Boys". 11Malaysian Albums (IFPI)2Singapore Albums (SPVA)3Taiwanese Albums (IFPI)1Zimbabwean Albums (ZIMA)* Zimbabwe. Kimberley, C. Zimbabwe: albums chart book. Harare: C. Kimberley, 20003
Year-end charts Chart (1996)Position Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)4Canadian Albums (RPM)17 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)22Estonian Albums (Eesti Top 10)10European Albums (Music & Media)16German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)5Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)24 Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)4 Chart (1997) Position Australian Albums (ARIA)68 Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)9 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 55Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)34Canadian Albums (Nielsen Soundscan)8 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)23European Albums (Music & Media)15German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)21Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)9 Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)15 Chart (1998) Position Australian Albums (ARIA)55Italian Albums (Musica e dischi) 76
Certifications and sales
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