Billboard Top Latin Albums

Top Latin Albums is a record chart published by Billboard magazine and is labeled as the most important music chart for Spanish language, full-length albums in the American music market. Like all Billboard album charts, the chart is based on sales. Nielsen SoundScan compiles the sales data from merchants representing more than 90 percent of the U.S. music retail market. The sample includes sales at music stores, the music departments of electronics and department stores, direct-to-consumer transactions, and Internet sales of physical albums or digital downloads. A limited array of verifiable sales from concert venues is also tabulated.[1] To rank on this chart, an album must have 51% or more of its content recorded in Spanish.[2] Listings of Top Latin Albums are also shown on Telemundo's music page through a partnership between the two companies. Before this, the first chart regarding Latin music albums in the magazine (Billboard Hot Latin Albums in Texas) was published on the issue dated December 30, 1972.[3] Then, all Latin music information was featured on the Latin Pop Albums chart, which began on June 29, 1985, and is still running along with the Regional Mexican Albums and Tropical Albums chart.[4] The Latin Pop Albums chart features music only from the pop genre, while the Regional Mexican Albums chart includes information from different genres like duranguense, norteño, banda and mariachi, and the Tropical Albums includes different genres particularly salsa, merengue, bachata, and cumbia. In 2005, another chart; Latin Rhythm Albums was introduced in response to growing number of airplays from reggaeton.[5] On the week ending January 31, 2017, Billboard updated the methodology to compile the Top Latin Albums chart into a multi-metric methodology to include track equivalent album units and streaming equivalent albums units.[6]

The first album to appear at number-one on this chart was Mi Tierra by Gloria Estefan on July 10, 1993.[7] This album spent 58 non-consecutive weeks at the top of this chart, a record that stands to date. Mexican singers Marco Antonio Solís holds the record for the most number-one albums by an artist overall with 12. Fellow Mexican performers Los Temerarios is the group with the most chart-toppers, eight.

Jenni Rivera and Selena are the female artists with the most number-one albums with 7 each.[8][9] Selena's album Dreaming of You is the only album to peak at number one during three different calendar years (1995–97).

Chart achievements

Artist with the most number-ones

Top 20 Albums with Most Weeks at Number-One

The following are the top 20 longest-leading albums on the Top Latin Albums chart.[10]

Weeks Artist Album Year
58 Gloria Estefan Mi Tierra 1993–94
46 Bad Bunny X 100pre 2019-20
46 Ozuna Odisea 2017–18
44 Selena Dreaming of You 1995–97
29 Luis Miguel Segundo Romance 1994–95
26 Ricky Martin Vuelve 1998–99
24 Daddy Yankee Barrio Fino 2004–05
23 Aventura The Last 2009–10
20 Bad Bunny YHLQMDLG 2020
20 Selena Amor Prohibido 1994–95
20 Juan Gabriel Los Dúo, Vol. 2 2016–17
19 Christina Aguilera Mi Reflejo 2000–01
17 Shakira Fijación Oral Vol. 1 2005
17 Romeo Santos Formula, Vol. 1 2011-12
17 Ozuna Aura 2018
16 Enrique Iglesias Sex and Love 2014
15 Enrique Iglesias Vivir 1997
14 Marc Anthony Libre 2001–02
14 Daddy Yankee Barrio Fino en Directo 2005–06
13 Marc Anthony Desde un Principio: From the Beginning 2000–01
12 Alejandro Fernández Me Estoy Enamorando 1997–98
12 Son by Four Son by Four 2000-2001
12 Romeo Santos Formula, Vol. 2 2014–15
12 Shakira Sale el Sol 2010–11

Top 10 Albums of All-Time (1993–2018)

In 2018, Billboard magazine compiled a ranking of the 20 best albums on the chart since its inception in 1993. The chart is based on the most number of weeks the albums spent on top of the chart. For albums with the same number of weeks at number one, they are ranked by the most total weeks on the chart.[11]

Rank Album Artist(s) Peak year Peak and duration Ref.
1. Mi Tierra Gloria Estefan 1993 #1 for 58 weeks [11]
2. Odisea Ozuna 2017 #1 for 46 weeks
3. Dreaming of You Selena 1995 #1 for 25 weeks
4. Segundo Romance Luis Miguel 1994 #1 for 29 weeks
5. Vuelve Ricky Martin 1998 #1 for 26 weeks
6. Barrio Fino Daddy Yankee 2004 #1 for 24 weeks
7. The Last Aventura 2009 #1 for 23 weeks
8. Amor Prohibido Selena 1994 #1 for 20 weeks
9. Los Dúo, Vol. 2 Juan Gabriel 2016 #1 for 20 weeks
10. Mi Reflejo Christina Aguilera 2000 #1 for 19 weeks

Number-one debuts
Main article: List of number-one debuts on Billboard Top Latin Albums

Year-end best selling albums

According to the RIAA certification, regular gold certification is awarded for shipping of 500,000 copies, platinum for one million units, and multi-platinum for two million unites, and following in increments of one million thereafter.[12] In addition, albums containing more than 50% Spanish language content may be awarded with Latin certification award, gold, (Disco de Oro) for shipments of 30,000 units, platinum (Disco de Platino) for 60,000 and multi-platinum (Multi-Platino) for 120,000 and following in increments of 60,000 thereafter (previously, Spanish-language albums were certified gold and platinum for 50,000 and 100,000 units shipped respectively before December 2013).[13] In the following table, the certification shown is either the standard or Latin certification depending on whichever one results in a higher value.

Year Artist Album Label RIAA certification
1994[14] Gloria Estefan Mi Tierra Epic 16× Platinum (Latin)[15]
1995[16] Selena Dreaming of You EMI Latin 35× Platinum (Latin)[17]
1996
1997[18] Julio Iglesias Tango Columbia 6× Platinum (Latin)[19]
1998[20] Alejandro Fernández Me Estoy Enamorando Sony Discos Platinum[21]
1999[22] Ricky Martin Vuelve Sony Discos Platinum[23]
2000[24] Marc Anthony Desde Un Principio: From the Beginning RMM/Sony Discos Gold[25]
2001 Paulina Rubio Paulina Universal Music Latino 8× Platinum (Latin)[26]
2002 Marc Anthony Libre Sony Discos Gold [27]
2003 Juanes Un Día Normal Surco/Universal Latino 6× Platinum (Latin)[28]
2004 Marco Antonio Solís La Historia Continúa... Fonovisa 5× Platinum (Latin)[29]
2005 Daddy Yankee Barrio Fino El Cartel/V.I. Platinum[30]
2006[31] Daddy Yankee Barrio Fino en Directo El Cartel/Interscope Gold[32]
2007[33] RBD Celestial EMI Televisa/Virgin N/A
2008[34] Wisin & Yandel Los Extraterrestres Machete 3× Platinum (Latin)[35]
2009[36] Aventura The Last Strichcode/Premium Latin 4× Platinum (Latin)[37]
2010[38]
2011[39] Prince Royce Prince Royce Top Stop Music 3× Platinum (Latin)[40]
2012[41] Romeo Santos Formula, Vol. 1 Sony Music Latin 3× Platinum (Latin)[42]
2013[43] Jenni Rivera La Misma Gran Señora Fonovisa Records 2× Platinum (Latin)[44]
2014[45] Romeo Santos Formula, Vol. 2 Sony Music Latin 11× Platinum (Latin)[46]
2015[47] Juan Gabriel Los Dúo Universal Music Latino Platinum (Latin)[48]
2016[49] Los Dúo, Vol. 2 N/A
2017[50] Nicky Jam Fénix Sony Music Latin 11× Platinum (Latin)[51]
2018[52] Ozuna Odisea Dimelo Vi 11× Platinum (Latin)[53]

Year-end charts
  • Year-end chart of 2008
  • Year-end chart of 2009
gollark: I'm sure you'd like to think so.
gollark: If you make mistakes, crabs emerge from your keyboard and bite you.
gollark: Resource Initialization Is Redundant?
gollark: Also, bulls are not in fact real.
gollark: * SCB (Secure, Contain, BEES AÅAAAÅAAA)

See also

References
  1. "Billboard Methodology". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Archived from the original on 2008-07-22. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
  2. Cobo, Leila (July 21, 2007). "The Latin Lag". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 119 (29): 16. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  3. "Billboard - Google Books"
  4. "Latin Pop Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1985-06-29. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  5. Radio's New Rhythm Billboard
  6. Mendizabal, Amaya (January 31, 2017). "Maluma Achieves Rare Feat: Nos. 1 & 2 on Latin Airplay Chart". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  7. "Top Latin Albums - Mi Tierra". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1993-07-10. Archived from the original on June 23, 2014. Retrieved 2008-09-24.
  8. Zellner, Xavier (June 21, 2017). "Shakira Earns Sixth No. 1 on Latin Albums Chart With 'El Dorado'". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  9. Mendizabal, Amaya (December 11, 2014). "J. Balvin & Jenni Rivera Collect New No. 1s". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  10. "Longest-Leading No. 1s Ever on Top Latin Albums Chart". Billboard. October 14, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  11. Roiz, Jessica (September 20, 2018). "The Top 20 Latin Albums of All Time". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  12. "RIAA - Recording Industry Association of America". riaa.com. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  13. "RIAA Updates Latin Gold & Platinum Program". RIAA. December 20, 2013. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  14. "Billboard Year-end Charts (1994)". Rock On The Net. 1994-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  15. "American album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Mi Tierra". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  16. "Billboard Year-end Charts (1995)". Rock On The Net. 1995-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  17. "American album certifications – Selena – Dreaming of You". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  18. "Billboard Year-end Charts (1997)". Rock On The Net. 1997-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  19. "American album certifications – Julio Iglesias – Tango". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  20. "Billboard Year-end Charts (1998)". Rock On The Net. 1998-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  21. "American album certifications – Alejandro Fernández – Me Estoy Enamorando". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  22. "Billboard Year-end Charts (1999)". Rock On The Net. 1999-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  23. "American album certifications – Ricky Martin – Vuelve". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  24. "Billboard Year-end Charts (2000)". Rock On The Net. 2000-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  25. "American album certifications – Marc Anthony – Desde Un Principio". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  26. "American album certifications – Paulina Rubio – Paulina". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  27. "American album certifications – Marc Anthony – Libre". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  28. "American album certifications – Juanes – Un Dia Normal". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  29. "American album certifications – Marco Antonio Solís – La Historia Continua". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  30. "American album certifications – Daddy Yankee – Barrio Fino". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  31. "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums | Billboard.com". billboard.com. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
  32. "American album certifications – Daddy Yankee – Barrio Fino en Directo". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  33. "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums | Billboard.com". billboard.com. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
  34. "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums | Billboard.com". billboard.com. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
  35. "American album certifications – Wisin vs. Yandel – Los Extraterrestres". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  36. "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums | Billboard.com". billboard.com. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
  37. "American album certifications – Aventura – The Last". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  38. "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums | Billboard.com". billboard.com. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
  39. "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums | Billboard.com". billboard.com. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
  40. "American album certifications – Prince Royce – Prince Royce". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  41. "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums | Billboard.com". billboard.com.
  42. "American album certifications – Romeo Santos – Formula, Vol. 1". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  43. "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums | Billboard.com". billboard.com.
  44. "American album certifications – "Rivera, Jenni"". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  45. "Year-End 2014: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  46. "American album certifications – "Santos, Romeo"". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  47. "Year-End 2015: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  48. "American certifications". Recording Industry Association of America.
  49. "Year-End 2016: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  50. "Year-End 2017: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  51. "American album certifications – Nicky Jam". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
  52. "Year-End 2017: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  53. "American album certifications – Ozuna". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.