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...Baby One More Time

by Britney Spears

Released: January 12, 1999

Pop, bubblegum pop, dance-pop, teen pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"...Baby One More Time" is the debut studio album by American singer Britney Spears. The album primarily blends pop music with a dash of dance-pop and teen pop influences. Other singles from the album include "Sometimes," "(You Drive Me) Crazy," and "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart." Overall, the album was praised for its catchy melodies and lyrics, with Spears' vocal performance also being lauded.

Inside the Recording

The album was executive produced by Max Martin and Denniz Pop, and marked the beginning of a long and successful partnership between Spears and Martin.

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Interesting Facts

In 2020, it was ranked 252 on Rolling…

In 2020, it was ranked 252 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

The album propelled Spears to stardom and she…

The album propelled Spears to stardom and she became one of the leading figures of the late 1990s teen pop revival.

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Reception

It was released on January 12, 1999 through Jive Records and was a global success, reaching the top of the record charts in 15 different countries. The title track and lead single, "…Baby One More Time," was an international success, topping the charts in every country it charted in and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. The album has sold over 10 million copies in the United States alone, earning a diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.

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The Complete Album Story

"...Baby One More Time" is the debut studio album by American singer Britney Spears. It was released on January 12, 1999 through Jive Records and was a global success, reaching the top of the record charts in 15 different countries. The album was executive produced by Max Martin and Denniz Pop, and marked the beginning of a long and successful partnership between Spears and Martin.

The album primarily blends pop music with a dash of dance-pop and teen pop influences. The title track and lead single, "…Baby One More Time," was an international success, topping the charts in every country it charted in and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. Other singles from the album include "Sometimes," "(You Drive Me) Crazy," and "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart."

Overall, the album was praised for its catchy melodies and lyrics, with Spears' vocal performance also being lauded. The album has sold over 10 million copies in the United States alone, earning a diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. In 2020, it was ranked 252 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The album propelled Spears to stardom and she became one of the leading figures of the late 1990s teen pop revival.