Backstreet Boys (1996 album)

Backstreet Boys is the eponymous debut studio album by American boy band Backstreet Boys, released on May 6, 1996, by Jive Records in Germany.[1] It was a success, becoming one of the biggest debut albums ever, and contains a number of the band's most memorable singles. All of those singles were later released on the second self-titled debut in the United States in 1997, which compiled songs from this album, and the band's second international release Backstreet's Back.

This article is about the international debut album. For the debut US studio album, see Backstreet Boys (1997 album).

Backstreet Boys
Studio album by
Backstreet Boys
ReleasedMay 6, 1996[1]
RecordedNovember 1994 - June 1995
Studio
Genre
Length54:28
LabelJive
Producer
Backstreet Boys chronology
Backstreet Boys
(1996)		 Backstreet's Back
(1997)
Singles from Backstreet Boys
  1. "We've Got It Goin' On"
    Released: September 5, 1995
  2. "I'll Never Break Your Heart"
    Released: December 13, 1995
  3. "Get Down (You're the One for Me)"
    Released: April 30, 1996
  4. "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)"
    Released: October 14, 1996
  5. "Anywhere for You"
    Released: February 24, 1997
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

The album was first released in Germany on May 6, 1996 where the group was based at the time.[1][3] It was then released in Switzerland followed by Austria.[4][5]

Track listing
Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."We've Got It Goin' On"Denniz PoP, Max Martin, Herbie CrichlowDenniz PoP, Martin3:41
2."Anywhere for You"Gary Baker, Wayne PerryVeit Renn4:42
3."Get Down (You're the One for Me)"Bülent Aris, Toni CotturaAris, Cottura3:52
4."I'll Never Break Your Heart"Albert Manno, Eugene WildeRenn, Timmy Allen4:48
5."Quit Playin' Games (with My Heart)"Martin, CrichlowMartin, Kristian Lundin3:53
6."Boys Will Be Boys"Jolyon Skinner, RennRenn, Mr. Lee[a]4:05
7."Just to Be Close to You"Tim Grant, Michael GrayAllen, Mookie[b]4:49
8."I Wanna Be with You"Denniz PoP, MartinDenniz PoP, Martin4:05
9."Every Time I Close My Eyes"Eric Foster WhiteAllen, Kay Fingers3:55
10."Darlin'"Allen, Nneka MortonAllen5:32
11."Let's Have a Party"Mookie, Dave McPherson, Jeff Sledge, Kenyatta Galbreth, C.J. Trevett, Kenneth Gamble, Leon HuffMookie, Allen[b]3:49
12."Roll with It"Skinner, RennRenn, Mr. Lee[a], Mad Mike[a]4:41
13."Nobody but You"Denniz PoP, Martin, CrichlowDenniz PoP, Martin3:03
Australian collector's edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
14."I'll Never Break Your Heart" (European radio edit)Manno, Wilde4:25
15."Album Medley (Anywhere for You / I'll Never Break Your Heart / Just to Be Close to You)"Baker, Perry / Manno, Wilde / Grant, Gray4:12
16."Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)" (acoustic version)Martin, Crichlow3:58
17."We've Got It Goin' On" (Markus' Deadly Vocal Hot Mix)Denniz PoP, Martin, Crichlow6:39
18."Don't Leave Me"Sean Combs, Mookie, Alvin Toney, Harry Wayne Casey, Craig Mack, Easy Mo Bee4:22
European edition/Netherlands special edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
14."Don't Leave Me"Combs, Mookie, Toney, Harry Wayne Casey, Mack, Easy Mo Bee4:22
15."We've Got It Goin' On" (Marcus Radio Mix)Denniz PoP, Martin, Crichlow4:32
16."I Wanna Be with You" (Amadin's Club Mix)Denniz PoP, Martin5:24
Japanese edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
14."Lay Down Beside Me"Renn, Skinner5:26
15."Give Me Your Heart"Larry Campbell5:08
United Kingdom special edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
14."Don't Leave Me"Combs, Mookie, Toney, Harry Wayne Casey, Mack, Easy Mo Beee4:22
15."Give Me Your Heart"Larry Campbell5:08
16."Lay Down Beside Me"Renn, Skinner5:26
Limited edition for Spain/Latin America
No.TitleLength
14."Donde Quieras Yo Iré" (Spanish version of "Anywhere for You")4:50
15."Nunca Te Haré Llorar" (Spanish version of "I'll Never Break Your Heart")4:35
Canadian edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."We've Got It Goin' On"Denniz PoP, Martin, Crichlow3:41
2."Get Down (You're the One for Me)"Aris, Cottura3:52
3."I'll Never Break Your Heart"Manno, Wilde4:48
4."Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)"Martin, Crichlow3:53
5."Boys Will Be Boys"Renn, Skinner4:05
6."Just to Be Close to You"Grant, Gray4:49
7."I Wanna Be with You"Denniz PoP, Martin4:05
8."Every Time I Close My Eyes"White3:55
9."Darlin"Allen, Morton5:32
10."Roll with It"Renn, Skinner4:41
11."Enhanced Section"  
Limited edition for Italy
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Non Puoi Lasciarmi Così" (Italian version of "Quit Playing Games With My Heart")Max Martin, Herbie Crichlow, Antonio GalbiatiMartin, Kristian Lundin3:53
2."We've Got It Goin' On"Denniz PoP, Max Martin, Herbie CrichlowDenniz PoP, Martin3:41
3."Anywhere for You"Gary Baker, Wayne PerryVeit Renn4:42
4."Get Down (You're the One for Me)"Bülent Aris, Toni CotturaAris, Cottura3:52
5."I'll Never Break Your Heart"Albert Manno, Eugene WildeRenn, Timmy Allen4:48
6."Quit Playin' Games (with My Heart)"Martin, CrichlowMartin, Kristian Lundin3:53
7."Boys Will Be Boys"Jolyon Skinner, RennRenn, Mr. Lee[a]4:05
8."Just to Be Close to You"Tim Grant, Michael GrayAllen, Mookie[b]4:49
9."I Wanna Be with You"Denniz PoP, MartinDenniz PoP, Martin4:05
10."Every Time I Close My Eyes"Eric Foster WhiteAllen, Kay Fingers3:55
11."Darlin'"Allen, Nneka MortonAllen5:32
12."Let's Have a Party"Mookie, Dave McPherson, Jeff Sledge, Kenyatta Galbreth, C.J. Trevett, Kenneth Gamble, Leon HuffMookie, Allen[b]3.50
13."Roll with It"Skinner, RennRenn, Mr. Lee[a], Mad Mike[a]4:41
14."Nobody but You"Denniz PoP, Martin, CrichlowDenniz PoP, Martin3:03
Alternate European edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."We've Got It Goin' On"Denniz PoP, Max Martin, Herbie CrichlowDenniz PoP, Martin3:41
2."Anywhere for You"Gary Baker, Wayne PerryVeit Renn4:42
3."Get Down (You're the One for Me)"Bülent Aris, Toni CotturaAris, Cottura3:52
4."I'll Never Break Your Heart"Albert Manno, Eugene WildeRenn, Timmy Allen4:48
5."Quit Playin' Games (with My Heart)"Martin, CrichlowMartin, Kristian Lundin3:53
6."Boys Will Be Boys"Jolyon Skinner, RennRenn, Mr. Lee[a]4:05
7."Just to Be Close to You"Tim Grant, Michael GrayAllen, Mookie[b]4:49
8."I Wanna Be with You"Denniz PoP, MartinDenniz PoP, Martin4:05
9."Every Time I Close My Eyes"Eric Foster WhiteAllen, Kay Fingers3:55
10."Darlin'"Allen, Nneka MortonAllen5:32
11."Let's Have a Party"Mookie, Dave McPherson, Jeff Sledge, Kenyatta Galbreth, C.J. Trevett, Kenneth Gamble, Leon HuffMookie, Allen[b]3.50
12."Nobody but You"Denniz PoP, Martin, CrichlowDenniz PoP, Martin3:03
B-sides/Unreleased songs
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Tell Me That I'm Dreaming"Lou J. Pearlman4:47
2."I'll Never Find Someone Like You"Gary Baker, Wayne Perry4:23
3."Happy Valentine" 3:30
4."Roll with It" (radio edit)Renn, Skinner3:35
5."By My Side" 2:55
6."End of the Road"Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Antonio "L.A." Reid, Daryl Simmons5:50
Sample credits
Notes
  • ^[a] signifies remix and additional production
  • ^[b] signifies co-production

Charts

Certifications

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Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Argentina (CAPIF)[35] 3× Platinum 180,000^
Australia (ARIA)[36] Platinum 70,000^
Austria (IFPI Austria)[37] 3× Platinum 150,000*
Belgium (BEA)[38] Platinum 50,000*
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[39] Platinum 250,000*
Canada (Music Canada)[40] Diamond 1,000,000^
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[41] Platinum 50,000^
Finland (Musiikkituottajat)[42] Gold 21,930[43]
France (SNEP)[44] Gold 100,000[45]
Germany (BVMI)[46] Platinum 500,000^
Hong Kong (IFPI Hong Kong)[47] Platinum 20,000*
Japan (RIAJ)[48] Gold 100,000^
Mexico (AMPROFON)[49] Gold 100,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[50] Platinum 15,000^
Netherlands (NVPI)[51] 2× Platinum 200,000^
Poland (ZPAV)[52] Platinum 100,000*
Sweden (GLF)[53] Platinum 100,000[54]
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[55] 3× Platinum 150,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[56] Gold 100,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history
Country Release date
Europe May 6, 1996 (1996-05-06)
Canada September 2, 1996 (1996-09-02)
United Kingdom October 1, 1996 (1996-10-01)

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