Spiceworld
Encyclopedia
Spiceworld is the second studio album
by British pop
group the Spice Girls
, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music
). It is also the name of their tie-in film. It was released in Britain the same year their first album, Spice
, was released in the US. The album became a huge hit worldwide, lengthening the so-called "Spicemania" fever at that time. It produced 4 singles all of which saw commercial success. It has sold 4.4 million copies in the U.S.
. But before production had started for the album, a lot of media and worldwide attention had started over the group. The group had started there concert Girl Power! Live in Istanbul
which they travelled to Turkey
. It only spanned two shows in the country. They were also sponsored by Pepsi
throughout the tour. After this, They announced a film called Spice World. Despite negative reviews from film critics, the film was a box office success. Girl Power! was the group's first book published and sold over 200,000 copies in one day, becoming a success.
However, with all the Spice Girls
receiving media attention, came some controversies. The group performed their first live British show, for the Royalty of Great Britain. At the show, they breached royal protocol when Mel B and then Geri Halliwell planted kisses on Prince Charles' cheeks and pinched his bottom. Because of this, it received ultimate controversy throughout the media. The group were criticized in the United States, because of the album just releasing nine months after its debut. They were later criticized because of the impact and amount of sponsor deals they had signed... Over twenty in total. They later sung their "future-then" song "Spice Up Your Life
" at the MTV Europe Music Awards
. The also made a decision to fire their manager Simon Fuller, receiving media backlash. But after a while through all backlash, it all became better over the year of the album production and releases. Geri Halliwell, member of the group and known as Ginger Spice had departed from the group in 1998, when the last single "Viva Forever" was released. The tabloids and media had criticized the group and released controversy of the leaving of Halliwell.
with R&B elements. The album also contained very strong teen music
with some pop rock
and lots of dance-oriented music. According to Allmusic, they had said that most of the music was "catchier" and had an "intoxicating sense of fun". The album was also used as a possible soundtrack of their 1997 movie "Spice World".
gave it a B+. He had said "Trading verses in this and other songs, they transform the numbers into audio pajama parties full of sisterly advice, support, and warnings. Part heart, part mind, all cotton candy, Spiceworld may just be the answer to one of life's most vexing quandaries."
. The album went to number one in most Europe
an countries, including the United Kingdom
. The album was certificated 5X Platinum in the UK, shipping over 1.5 million copies. It also made an impact in Asia
n countries, peaking at number one in Japan
. It was certificated 2X Platinum by Oricon
. It sold over 420,000 copies in Australia
, certificated 6X Platinum by ARIA
and peaked at number 2 on the charts. The album is currently number 39 on Australia's Best Of All Time.
The album peaked at number one in New Zealand
, being certificated 3X Platinum by RIANZ, and shipping over 45,000 copies in the country. Prior to the positions and charts, the album became a success.
". The song became an instant worldwide hit, although it received negative reviews from music critics. In the United Kingdom
, the song peaked at number 1, certified Platinum from BPI
. The song became an instant hit in the Australasian part of the world, peaking at number 8 in Australia and number 2 in New Zealand. The group performed the song at 1997's MTV Europe Music Awards
, the same night they announced they had fired their manager Simon Fuller. The single was released as a digital download
on 27 October 1997 and remixes were released on 30 June 1997.
The groups next single from the album was "Too Much
". The single generated moderate success, becoming the least successful single released from the album. The song received mixed reviews from critics, mostly criticizing the R&B music through the song. The single peaked at number 1 and 9 in the United Kingdom and United States respectively. The song was certificated Platinum in the UK. The song peaked at number 9 in Australia, as well as in New Zealand. The song became a slow hit.
The groups third single from Spiceworld was "Stop
". The song became a commercial success throughout the world. The song peaked at number 2 in the United Kingdom and number 16 in the United States, certified Silver
in the UK. The song peaked at number 5 and 9 in Australia and New Zealand. Critically, the song received mainly positive reviews from music critics, mostly praising the Motown-inspired music and production.
The groups fourth and final single from the album was "Viva Forever
". The song was another worldwide success. The song received positive reviews from critics, as some called it "genuine". The song debuted at number one in New Zealand, becoming the bands first number one since "Wannabe (song)
". The song peaked at number one in the United Kingdom and also topped the charts in the some European countries. The song peaked at number two in Australia, being certificated Platinum in the country.
Niamh Walsh
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by British pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
group the Spice Girls
Spice Girls
The Spice Girls were a British pop girl group formed in 1994. The group consisted of Victoria Beckham , Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell. They were signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe" in 1996, which hit number-one in more than 30...
, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music
1997 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1997.-January:*January 9 – David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith of The Cure, Lou Reed, and Billy...
). It is also the name of their tie-in film. It was released in Britain the same year their first album, Spice
Spice (album)
Spice is the debut album by British pop group Spice Girls. Released on November 4, 1996 by Virgin Records, the album was recorded at Olympic Studios in Barnes, London between 1995 and 1996, by producers Matt Rowe, Richard Stannard, Eliot Kennedy and the production duo Absolute...
, was released in the US. The album became a huge hit worldwide, lengthening the so-called "Spicemania" fever at that time. It produced 4 singles all of which saw commercial success. It has sold 4.4 million copies in the U.S.
Background
Due to the success of one of the best selling albums and best selling albums in the United Kingdom, the group later announced they would be in the works of a second studio albumStudio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
. But before production had started for the album, a lot of media and worldwide attention had started over the group. The group had started there concert Girl Power! Live in Istanbul
Girl Power! Live in Istanbul
Girl Power! Live In Istanbul was the first set of major concerts by the British pop group, The Spice Girls, in 1997. The concerts, organised by Pepsi as part of the group's sponsorship deal, were performed at the Abdi İpekçi Arena on October 12 and 13 in Istanbul, Turkey.The VHS release does not...
which they travelled to Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. It only spanned two shows in the country. They were also sponsored by Pepsi
Pepsi
Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo...
throughout the tour. After this, They announced a film called Spice World. Despite negative reviews from film critics, the film was a box office success. Girl Power! was the group's first book published and sold over 200,000 copies in one day, becoming a success.
However, with all the Spice Girls
Spice Girls
The Spice Girls were a British pop girl group formed in 1994. The group consisted of Victoria Beckham , Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell. They were signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe" in 1996, which hit number-one in more than 30...
receiving media attention, came some controversies. The group performed their first live British show, for the Royalty of Great Britain. At the show, they breached royal protocol when Mel B and then Geri Halliwell planted kisses on Prince Charles' cheeks and pinched his bottom. Because of this, it received ultimate controversy throughout the media. The group were criticized in the United States, because of the album just releasing nine months after its debut. They were later criticized because of the impact and amount of sponsor deals they had signed... Over twenty in total. They later sung their "future-then" song "Spice Up Your Life
Spice Up Your Life
"Spice Up Your Life" is a song by the British pop group Spice Girls. It was written by the group members, with Matt Rowe and Richard Stannard, at the same time as the group was filming scenes for their movie Spice World...
" at the MTV Europe Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally beginning as an alternative to the American MTV Video Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards is today a popular celebration of what MTV viewers consider...
. The also made a decision to fire their manager Simon Fuller, receiving media backlash. But after a while through all backlash, it all became better over the year of the album production and releases. Geri Halliwell, member of the group and known as Ginger Spice had departed from the group in 1998, when the last single "Viva Forever" was released. The tabloids and media had criticized the group and released controversy of the leaving of Halliwell.
Composition
The album consists of pop musicPop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
with R&B elements. The album also contained very strong teen music
Teen pop
Teen pop is a subgenre of pop music that is created, marketed and oriented towards teenagers. Teen pop copies genres and styles such as pop, dance, R&B, hip hop, country and rock....
with some pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
and lots of dance-oriented music. According to Allmusic, they had said that most of the music was "catchier" and had an "intoxicating sense of fun". The album was also used as a possible soundtrack of their 1997 movie "Spice World".
Critical reception
Spiceworld had received mixed reviews from music critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine from Allmusic gave it a praising review, awarding it four and a half out of five stars. He mostly praised the new fun formed of the groups new album, saying it is "intoxicating sense of fun" and "even catchier". He even praised the group for improving there vocal skills, as he concluded "The girls -- Mel C. in particular -- are actually turning into good vocalists, and each song plays to their strengths, giving each Spice a chance to shine. Best of all, each song has a strong melody and a strong, solid beat, whether it's a ballad or a dance number. It's a pure, unadulterated guilty pleasure and some of the best manufactured mainstream dance-pop of the late '90s". David Brownie from Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
gave it a B+. He had said "Trading verses in this and other songs, they transform the numbers into audio pajama parties full of sisterly advice, support, and warnings. Part heart, part mind, all cotton candy, Spiceworld may just be the answer to one of life's most vexing quandaries."
Commercial response
Spiceworld became another Spice Girl success. The album had topped the charts in 13 countries, although some countries less than the groups previous album SpiceSpice (album)
Spice is the debut album by British pop group Spice Girls. Released on November 4, 1996 by Virgin Records, the album was recorded at Olympic Studios in Barnes, London between 1995 and 1996, by producers Matt Rowe, Richard Stannard, Eliot Kennedy and the production duo Absolute...
. The album went to number one in most Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an countries, including the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The album was certificated 5X Platinum in the UK, shipping over 1.5 million copies. It also made an impact in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n countries, peaking at number one in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. It was certificated 2X Platinum by Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
. It sold over 420,000 copies in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, certificated 6X Platinum by ARIA
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
and peaked at number 2 on the charts. The album is currently number 39 on Australia's Best Of All Time.
The album peaked at number one in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, being certificated 3X Platinum by RIANZ, and shipping over 45,000 copies in the country. Prior to the positions and charts, the album became a success.
Singles
The first single from the album was "Spice Up Your LifeSpice Up Your Life
"Spice Up Your Life" is a song by the British pop group Spice Girls. It was written by the group members, with Matt Rowe and Richard Stannard, at the same time as the group was filming scenes for their movie Spice World...
". The song became an instant worldwide hit, although it received negative reviews from music critics. In the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, the song peaked at number 1, certified Platinum from BPI
British Phonographic Industry
The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies...
. The song became an instant hit in the Australasian part of the world, peaking at number 8 in Australia and number 2 in New Zealand. The group performed the song at 1997's MTV Europe Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally beginning as an alternative to the American MTV Video Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards is today a popular celebration of what MTV viewers consider...
, the same night they announced they had fired their manager Simon Fuller. The single was released as a digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
on 27 October 1997 and remixes were released on 30 June 1997.
The groups next single from the album was "Too Much
Too Much (Spice Girls song)
"Too Much" is a song by the British pop group Spice Girls. Written by the group members with Paul Wilson and Andy Watkins—the songwriters and production duo known as Absolute—at the same time as the group was filming scenes for their movie Spice World, it was produced by Wilson and Watkins for the...
". The single generated moderate success, becoming the least successful single released from the album. The song received mixed reviews from critics, mostly criticizing the R&B music through the song. The single peaked at number 1 and 9 in the United Kingdom and United States respectively. The song was certificated Platinum in the UK. The song peaked at number 9 in Australia, as well as in New Zealand. The song became a slow hit.
The groups third single from Spiceworld was "Stop
Stop (Spice Girls song)
"Stop" is a song by the British pop group Spice Girls. It was written by the group members with Paul Wilson and Andy Watkins—the songwriters and production duo known as Absolute—at the same time as the group was filming scenes for their movie Spice World...
". The song became a commercial success throughout the world. The song peaked at number 2 in the United Kingdom and number 16 in the United States, certified Silver
Silver
Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal...
in the UK. The song peaked at number 5 and 9 in Australia and New Zealand. Critically, the song received mainly positive reviews from music critics, mostly praising the Motown-inspired music and production.
The groups fourth and final single from the album was "Viva Forever
Viva Forever
"Viva Forever" is a song by the Spice Girls from their second album, Spiceworld. Originally set to be released alongside the track “Never Give Up on the Good Times” the B-Side was then pulled as member Geri Halliwell left the group. The song was released on July 20, 1998 in the United Kingdom and...
". The song was another worldwide success. The song received positive reviews from critics, as some called it "genuine". The song debuted at number one in New Zealand, becoming the bands first number one since "Wannabe (song)
Wannabe (song)
"Wannabe" is the debut song by British pop group Spice Girls. Written by the group members with Matt Rowe and Richard Stannard during the group's first professional songwriting session, it was produced by Rowe and Stannard for the group's debut album Spice, released in November 1996...
". The song peaked at number one in the United Kingdom and also topped the charts in the some European countries. The song peaked at number two in Australia, being certificated Platinum in the country.
Track listing
All songs were co-written by Spice Girls. Additional writers listed below.| # | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Spice Up Your Life Spice Up Your Life "Spice Up Your Life" is a song by the British pop group Spice Girls. It was written by the group members, with Matt Rowe and Richard Stannard, at the same time as the group was filming scenes for their movie Spice World... " Additional writers: M. Rowe, R. Stannard Producers: Richard Stannard, Matt Rowe Lead vocals: Chisholm, Brown, Bunton, Halliwell, Beckham |
2:53 |
| 2. | "Stop Stop (Spice Girls song) "Stop" is a song by the British pop group Spice Girls. It was written by the group members with Paul Wilson and Andy Watkins—the songwriters and production duo known as Absolute—at the same time as the group was filming scenes for their movie Spice World... " Additional writers: A. Watkins, P. Wilson Producers: Andy Watkins, Paul Wilson Lead vocals: Hallwell, Chisholm, Bunton, Beckham, Brown |
3:24 |
| 3. | "Too Much Too Much (Spice Girls song) "Too Much" is a song by the British pop group Spice Girls. Written by the group members with Paul Wilson and Andy Watkins—the songwriters and production duo known as Absolute—at the same time as the group was filming scenes for their movie Spice World, it was produced by Wilson and Watkins for the... " Additional writers: A. Watkins, P. Wilson Producers: Andy Watkins, Paul Wilson Lead vocals: Brown, Bunton, Chisholm, Halliwell, Beckham |
4:31 |
| 4. | "Saturday Night Divas" Additional writers: M. Rowe, R. Stannard Producers: Richard Stannard, Matt Rowe Lead vocals: Beckham, Chisholm, Bunton, Brown, Halliwell |
4:25 |
| 5. | "Never Give Up on the Good Times" Additional writers: M. Rowe, R. Stannard Producers: Richard Stannard, Matt Rowe Lead vocals: Halliwell, Brown, Chisholm, Bunton, Beckham |
4:30 |
| 6. | "Move Over Move Over "Move Over" is a promotional single released by the Spice Girls in 1997, as part of their Pepsi endorsement. The song was included on the group's album Spiceworld, released later the same year and was included on the group's Greatest Hits album in 2007.... " Additional writers: C. Lane, M. Wood Producers: Richard Stannard, Matt Rowe Lead vocals: Bunton, Brown, Chisholm, Beckham, Halliwell |
2:46 |
| 7. | "Do It" Additional writers: A. Watkins, P. Wilson Producers: Andy Watkins, Paul Wilson Lead vocals: Chisholm, Brown, Bunton |
4:04 |
| 8. | "Denying" Additional writers: A. Watkins, P. Wilson Producers: Andy Watkins, Paul Wilson Lead vocals:Bunton, Beckham, Halliwell, Brown,Chisholm |
3:46 |
| 9. | "Viva Forever Viva Forever "Viva Forever" is a song by the Spice Girls from their second album, Spiceworld. Originally set to be released alongside the track “Never Give Up on the Good Times” the B-Side was then pulled as member Geri Halliwell left the group. The song was released on July 20, 1998 in the United Kingdom and... " Additional writers:M. Rowe, R. Stannard Producers: Richard Stannard, Matt Rowe Lead vocals: Bunton, Brown, Chisholm, Beckham |
5:09 |
| 10. | "The Lady Is a Vamp" Additional writers: A. Watkins, P. Wilson Producers: Andy Watkins, Paul Wilson Lead vocals: Halliwell, Beckham, Chisholm, Bunton, Brown |
3:09 |
Additional personnel
- Snake Davis — fluteFluteThe flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike woodwind instruments with reeds, a flute is an aerophone or reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening...
- Magnus Fiennes — keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
- Kick Horns — brass
- Shawn Lee — guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Steve Lewison — bass
- Mike "Milton" McDonaldMilton McDonaldMike "Milton" McDonald is a session guitarist. He has played with Patricia Kaas, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, The Spice Girls, S Club 7, Ray Davies, Take That, Robert Palmer, M People, Louise, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Atomic Kitten, Hear'Say, Mylène Farmer, and Girls Aloud.McDonald also played...
— guitar - Matt Rowe — keyboard
- Jon Themis — acoustic guitar
- "Munter" Williams — bass
Niamh Walsh
Certifications, peaks and sales
| Charts | Peak position |
Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Australia ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
2 | 6× Platinum |
| Austria Austria Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the... |
1 | Platinum |
| Belgium Ultratop Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts... |
1 | 2× Platinum |
| Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
1 | Platinum |
| Canada Canadian Albums Chart The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS... |
1 | 10× Platinum (Diamond) |
| Europe European Top 100 Albums The European Top 100 Albums chart is the European adaptation of the Billboard 200 albums chart. It was created in March 1984.The European Top 100 Albums, commonly referred to as Eurochart Top 100 Albums shows the sales of an act in 19 European countries based on IFPI data.The European Top 100... |
1 | 5× Platinum |
| Finland | 1 | 2× Platinum |
| France | 2 | 2× Platinum |
| Germany Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
4 | Platinum |
| Japan Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... |
1 | 2× Platinum |
| Mexico Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of... |
8 | Gold |
| Netherlands MegaCharts MegaCharts is responsible for the composition and exploitation of a broad collection of official charts in the Netherlands, of which the Mega Top 50 and the Mega Album Top 100 are the most known ones. Mega Charts also provides information to the Stichting Nederlandse Top 40, of which the Dutch Top... |
1 | Platinum |
| New Zealand Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... |
1 | 3× Platinum |
| Norway Norway Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million... |
1 | Platinum |
| Poland Poland Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north... |
1 | 2× Platinum |
| Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
1 | 3× Platinum |
| Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
3 | 2× Platinum |
| Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
2 | 2× Platinum |
| United Kingdom UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
1 | 5× Platinum |
| United States Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
3 | 4× Platinum |
End of decade charts
| Chart (1990–1999) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 82 |