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Albums in the Year 1998
This page lists the top albums of 1998 in the
source charts. The way that the
various charts are combined to reach this final list is described
in the here.
A list of biggest hit songs of 1998 can be found
here.
| # |
Artist |
Album Title |
Year |
Chart Entries |
| 1 |
Celine Dion & James Horner |
Titanic |
1998 |
UK 1 - Jan 1998, US 1 of 1998, US num 1 for 16 weeks - Jan 1998, Germany 1 for 4 - Mar 1998, Europe num 1 for 12 weeks Feb 1998, Austria 1 - Feb 1998, Switzerland 1 - Jan 1998, Norway 1 - Jan 1998, Sweden 1 - Jan 1998, Australia num 1 for 11 weeks - Feb 1998, US 11 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 2000), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), France Diamond (certified by SNEP Apr 1998), Germany 2 x Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1998), Canada Diamond (certified in Mar 1998), Europe 5 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), US sales 11 M (according to RIAA), Internet 16 - 29 M claimed 1997, Italy 18 of 1998, Defin200 103 |
| 2 |
Madonna |
Ray Of Light |
1998 |
UK 1 - Mar 1998, Germany 1 for 6 - Mar 1998, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Mar 1998, Switzerland 1 - Mar 1998, Norway 1 - Mar 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Mar 1998, Austria 2 - Apr 1998, Sweden 2 - Mar 1998, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 2000), UK 6 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 2003), France 3 X Platinum (certified by SNEP Jul 2001), Germany 3 x Platinum (certified by BMieV in 2000), Europe 7 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), Italy 15 of 1998, UK Radio2 24, RS Reader's 29, Global 58 - 16 M claimed, RYM 80 of 1998, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1998, Rolling Stone 363, Acclaimed 517 |
| 3 |
Shania Twain |
Come On Over |
1998 |
UK 1 - Mar 1998, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Oct 1999, Norway 1 - Mar 1998, Australia num 1 for 20 weeks - Feb 1999, Global 2 - 34 M claimed, US 3 of 1999, US 20 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 2004), UK 10 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 2000), Canada Diamond (certified in Apr 1999), Europe 7 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), Switzerland 4 - Mar 1998, Sweden 4 - Apr 1999, Austria 5 - Jul 1999, US sales 20 M (according to RIAA), Internet 7 - 35 M claimed 1997, France Platinum (certified by SNEP Apr 2000), Germany Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1999), UK 12 of all time (3.3 M claimed), NARM 21, Defin200 21, Italy 73 of 2000, UK Radio2 97, Acclaimed 1544 |
| 4 |
Lauryn Hill |
The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill |
1998 |
US num 1 for 4 weeks - Sep 1998, Grammy in 1998, UK 2 - Oct 1998, Norway 2 - Jan 1998, Sweden 3 - Oct 1998, US 8 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2001), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 1999), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), Austria 4 - Oct 1998, France 2 X Gold (certified by SNEP Dec 1998), US sales 8 M (according to RIAA), Switzerland 11 - Oct 1998, Melody Maker 32 of 1998, RYM 45 of 1998, NARM 55, Defin200 55, Italy 66 of 1999, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1998, Acclaimed 127, WXPN 213, Rolling Stone 312, WTMD 392 |
| 5 |
The Beastie Boys |
Hello Nasty |
1998 |
UK 1 - Jul 1998, US num 1 for 3 weeks - Aug 1998, Germany 1 for 3 - Aug 1998, Europe num 1 for 5 weeks Jul 1998, Switzerland 1 - Jul 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Jul 1998, Austria 2 - Jul 1998, Norway 2 - Jul 1998, Sweden 2 - Jul 1998, Melody Maker 2 of 1998, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 1998), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Jul 1998), Acclaimed 745, WTMD 774 |
| 6 |
Alanis Morissette |
Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie |
1998 |
US num 1 for 2 weeks - Nov 1998, Germany 1 for 1 - Dec 1998, Europe num 1 for 1 week Nov 1998, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1998, Norway 1 - Jan 1998, Sweden 2 - Nov 1998, UK 3 - Nov 1998, Austria 3 - Nov 1998, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1998), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), France 2 X Gold (certified by SNEP Jun 2000), Germany Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1999), Italy 24 of 1998 |
| 7 |
Massive Attack |
Mezzanine |
1998 |
UK 1 - May 1998, Europe num 1 for 1 week May 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - May 1998, Norway 2 - May 1998, Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), Austria 4 - May 1998, Sweden 4 - Apr 1998, Switzerland 6 - May 1998, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 1998), France 2 X Gold (certified by SNEP Dec 1999), Melody Maker 14 of 1998, RYM 16 of 1998, Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1999), Italy 59 of 1998, Belgium 59 of all time, Acclaimed 316, Rolling Stone 412, WTMD 438 |
| 8 |
U2 |
The Best Of 1980-1990 |
1998 |
Germany 1 for 3 - Dec 1998, Europe num 1 for 6 weeks Nov 1998, Austria 1 - Nov 1998, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1998, Sweden 1 - Nov 1998, Australia num 1 for 5 weeks - Nov 1998, Norway 2 - Jan 1998, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 2002), UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 2002), Europe 7 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), UK 4 - Nov 1998, Germany Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1998) |
| 9 |
Phil Collins |
... Hits |
1998 |
UK 1 - Oct 1998, Europe num 1 for 3 weeks Oct 1998, Sweden 1 - Oct 1998, Austria 2 - Oct 1998, Switzerland 2 - Oct 1998, Norway 2 - Jan 1998, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2004), UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Sep 2003), France 2 X Platinum (certified by SNEP Nov 2002), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), Germany Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1999), Italy 33 of 1998, Global 103 - 10 M claimed |
| 10 |
REM |
Up |
1998 |
Germany 1 for 1 - Nov 1998, Europe num 1 for 1 week Nov 1998, Norway 1 - Jan 1998, UK 2 - Nov 1998, Sweden 2 - Oct 1998, Austria 5 - Nov 1998, Switzerland 7 - Nov 1998, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1999), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), US Gold (certified by RIAA in Jan 1999), France Gold (certified by SNEP Jul 2001), Melody Maker 22 of 1998, Italy 26 of 1998, Acclaimed 1080 |
| 11 |
George Michael |
Ladies & Gentlemen - The Best Of George Michael |
1998 |
UK 1 - Nov 1998, Europe num 1 for 5 weeks Jan 1999, Norway 1 - Jan 1998, Sweden 2 - Nov 1998, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 2000), UK 7 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jun 1999), Europe 6 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2004), Austria 5 - Dec 1998, Switzerland 5 - Nov 1998, Germany Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1999), Italy 13 of 1999, UK 38 of all time (2.4 M claimed), Global 103 - 10 M claimed |
| 12 |
Cher |
Believe |
1998 |
Germany 1 for 4 - Feb 1999, Europe num 1 for 8 weeks Feb 1999, Austria 1 - Nov 1998, Switzerland 2 - Nov 1998, Sweden 2 - Nov 1998, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1999), Germany 2 x Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1999), Europe 4 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), Norway 4 - Jan 1998, UK 7 - Nov 1998, France Platinum (certified by SNEP Dec 1999), Italy 20 of 1999 |
| 13 |
Modern Talking |
Back For Good |
1998 |
Germany 1 for 5 - Apr 1998, Europe num 1 for 5 weeks Jul 1998, Switzerland 1 - Apr 1998, Norway 1 - Jul 1998, Sweden 1 - May 1998, Austria 2 - May 1998, Germany 2 x Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1998), Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), France Platinum (certified by SNEP Nov 1998), Italy 90 of 1998 |
| 14 |
The Smashing Pumpkins |
Adore |
1998 |
Europe num 1 for 3 weeks Jun 1998, Norway 1 - Jun 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Jun 1998, Sweden 4 - Jun 1998, UK 5 - Jun 1998, Austria 7 - Jun 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 1998), Switzerland 13 - Jun 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Sep 1998), France Gold (certified by SNEP Dec 1998), Italy 39 of 1998, Melody Maker 44 of 1998, RYM 162 of 1998, Acclaimed 2063 |
| 15 |
Savage Garden |
Savage Garden |
1998 |
Sweden 1 - Sep 1997, Australia num 1 for 19 weeks - Apr 1997, UK 2 - Mar 1998, US 7 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 2000), UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Canada Diamond (certified in Sep 1998), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Norway 4 - Feb 1998, Switzerland 8 - Jan 1998, US sales 7 M (according to RIAA), Austria 11 - Jul 1997, Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1998), Italy 30 of 1998 |
| 16 |
Simply Red |
Blue |
1998 |
UK 1 - May 1998, Germany 1 for 1 - Jun 1998, Europe num 1 for 3 weeks Jun 1998, Austria 1 - May 1998, Switzerland 3 - May 1998, UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Sweden 5 - May 1998, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Norway 17 - Jun 1998, Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1998), Italy 38 of 1998 |
| 17 |
Whitney Houston |
My Love Is Your Love |
1998 |
Europe num 1 for 1 week Aug 1999, Austria 1 - Dec 1998, Switzerland 1 - Nov 1998, Norway 3 - Jan 1998, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 2000), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 2000), France 2 X Platinum (certified by SNEP Dec 1999), Europe 4 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), UK 4 - Nov 1998, Sweden 7 - Nov 1998, Italy 56 of 1998 |
| 18 |
Garbage |
Version 2.0 |
1998 |
UK 1 - May 1998, Europe num 1 for 1 week May 1998, UK 2 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 2000), Norway 4 - May 1998, Austria 9 - May 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 1999), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), Sweden 12 - May 1998, Switzerland 17 - May 1998, France Gold (certified by SNEP Oct 1998), Melody Maker 30 of 1998, RS Reader's 91, RYM 184 of 1998, Acclaimed 2809 |
| 19 |
Original Soundtrack |
City Of Angels |
1998 |
US num 1 for 3 weeks - Jun 1998, Germany 1 for 3 - Aug 1998, Switzerland 1 - Aug 1998, Austria 2 - Aug 1998, Norway 3 - Aug 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1996), UK 18 - Aug 1997, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Apr 2002), US sales 5 M (according to RIAA), Sweden 29 - Jul 1998, Italy 55 of 1998 |
| 20 |
Bee Gees |
Live - One Night Only |
1998 |
Austria 1 - Sep 1998, Australia num 1 for 6 weeks - Mar 1999, Switzerland 2 - Sep 1998, Norway 3 - Sep 1998, UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 2001), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2000), UK 4 - Sep 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2001), Sweden 18 - Nov 1998, France Gold (certified by SNEP Dec 1999), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1999) |
| 21 |
Celine Dion |
These Are Special Times |
1998 |
Switzerland 1 - Nov 1998, Norway 1 - Jan 1998, Austria 2 - Nov 1998, Sweden 3 - Nov 1998, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2005), Canada Diamond (certified in Oct 2007), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Dec 1998), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1998), US sales 5 M (according to RIAA), Italy 62 of 1998 |
| 22 |
Vonda Shepard |
Songs from Ally McBeal |
1998 |
Norway 1 - Jan 1998, Sweden 1 - Oct 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Oct 1998, UK 3 - Oct 1998, Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2000), US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 1998), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1998), Switzerland 18 - Jan 2000, France Gold (certified by SNEP Dec 1999), Austria 25 - Apr 1999 |
| 23 |
Pearl Jam |
Yield |
1998 |
Norway 1 - Feb 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Feb 1998, Sweden 3 - Feb 1998, Austria 6 - Mar 1998, Switzerland 6 - Feb 1998, UK 7 - Feb 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 1998), Italy 60 of 1998, RYM 115 of 1998, WXPN 668, WTMD 714, UK Silver (certified by BPI in Feb 1998) |
| 24 |
Metallica |
Garage Inc |
1998 |
Germany 1 for 1 - Dec 1998, Norway 1 - Jan 1998, Sweden 1 - Dec 1998, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 2000), Switzerland 10 - Dec 1998, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), Austria 12 - Dec 1998, Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1998), US sales 5 M (according to RIAA), UK 29 - Dec 1998 |
| 25 |
Robbie Williams |
I've Been Expecting You |
1998 |
UK 1 - Nov 1998, UK 10 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 2004), Europe 4 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), Norway 5 - Nov 1998, France 2 X Gold (certified by SNEP Dec 2003), Switzerland 19 - Nov 1998, Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 2000), Sweden 21 - Feb 2000, UK 30 of all time (2.6 M claimed), Austria 33 - Nov 1998, Italy 73 of 1998, Channel4 91, UK Radio2 99 |
| 26 |
Natalie Imbruglia |
Left Of The Middle |
1998 |
Australia num 1 for 3 weeks - Aug 1998, Sweden 2 - Jan 1998, Switzerland 3 - Feb 1998, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1998), UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), UK 5 - Dec 1997, Austria 13 - Feb 1998, Italy 19 of 1998, France Gold (certified by SNEP Apr 1998), Norway 38 - Feb 1998 |
| 27 |
Depeche Mode |
The Singles 86-98 |
1998 |
Germany 1 for 1 - Oct 1998, Europe num 1 for 1 week Oct 1998, Switzerland 3 - Nov 1985, UK 5 - Oct 1998, Norway 9 - Oct 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 2005), France 2 X Gold (certified by SNEP Jun 2001), Germany Platinum (certified by BMieV in 2000), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Italy 51 of 1998 |
| 28 |
Mariah Carey |
Number Ones |
1998 |
Switzerland 3 - Nov 1998, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jan 2003), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2003), Austria 6 - Dec 1998, Norway 6 - Jan 1998, Sweden 8 - Nov 1998, UK 10 - Nov 1998, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1998), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1999), US sales 5 M (according to RIAA), Italy 38 of 1999, Global 68 - 14 M claimed, Internet 83 - 15 M claimed 1999 |
| 29 |
The Manic Street Preachers |
This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours |
1998 |
UK 1 - Sep 1998, Europe num 1 for 2 weeks Oct 1998, Sweden 1 - Sep 1998, UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 1999), Norway 5 - Oct 1998, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), Austria 20 - Oct 1998, Melody Maker 29 of 1998, Acclaimed 1470 |
| 30 |
Eric Clapton |
Pilgrim |
1998 |
Norway 1 - Mar 1998, Sweden 3 - Mar 1998, Switzerland 4 - Mar 1998, UK 6 - Mar 1998, Austria 6 - Apr 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 1998), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Mar 1998), France Gold (certified by SNEP Jun 1998), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1998), Italy 37 of 1998 |
| 31 |
Original Soundtrack |
Armageddon |
1998 |
US num 1 for 2 weeks - Jul 1998, Austria 1 - Aug 1998, Switzerland 1 - Jul 1998, US 4 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1999), UK 19 - Sep 1998, Norway 22 - Jul 1998, Sweden 40 - Sep 1998, Italy 64 of 1998 |
| 32 |
Korn |
Follow The Leader |
1998 |
US num 1 for 1 week - Sep 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Aug 1998, US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Mar 2002), UK 5 - Aug 1998, Norway 5 - Sep 1998, Austria 13 - Sep 1998, US sales 5 M (according to RIAA), Sweden 24 - Aug 1998, Acclaimed 1748 |
| 33 |
Marilyn Manson |
Mechanical Animal |
1998 |
US num 1 for 1 week - Oct 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Sep 1998, Norway 3 - Oct 1998, Sweden 6 - Sep 1998, UK 8 - Sep 1998, Austria 15 - Oct 1998, Italy 70 of 1998, RYM 101 of 1998, Acclaimed 2344 |
| 34 |
Air |
Moon Safari |
1998 |
UK 6 - Jan 1998, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 2000), Norway 13 - Feb 1998, France Gold (certified by SNEP Dec 2001), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 2007), Austria 29 - Apr 1998, RYM 38 of 1998, Belgium 46 of all time, Channel4 58, Virgin 68, Acclaimed 129, WXPN 654, WTMD 776 |
| 35 |
Fatboy Slim |
You've Come A Long Way, Baby |
1998 |
UK 1 - Oct 1998, UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 1999), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2000), France Platinum (certified by SNEP Jul 2002), Melody Maker 11 of 1998, Austria 19 - Mar 1999, Norway 20 - Nov 1998, Switzerland 23 - Feb 1999, Sweden 24 - Oct 1998, Acclaimed 356 |
| 36 |
Celine Dion |
S'il Suffisait D'aimer |
1998 |
Europe num 1 for 1 week Sep 1998, Switzerland 1 - Sep 1998, France Diamond (certified by SNEP Dec 1998), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), Austria 5 - Sep 1998, UK 17 - Sep 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Sweden 23 - Sep 1998 |
| 37 |
Boyzone |
Where We Belong |
1998 |
UK 1 - Jun 1998, Norway 1 - Jan 1998, UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1999), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Switzerland 8 - Jun 1998, Sweden 8 - Jun 1998, Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1999), Austria 40 - Mar 1999 |
| 38 |
Lenny Kravitz |
5 |
1998 |
Switzerland 3 - May 1998, Sweden 3 - May 1998, US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 1999), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2005), Austria 4 - May 1998, Norway 7 - May 1998, Italy 14 of 1998, UK 18 - May 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Mar 1999), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1999) |
| 39 |
Dire Straits |
Sultans Of Swing: The Very Best Of Dire Straits |
1998 |
Norway 2 - Jan 1998, Switzerland 3 - Nov 1998, Europe 3 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2001), UK 6 - Oct 1998, Austria 7 - Nov 1998, Sweden 7 - Oct 1998, France Platinum (certified by SNEP Dec 1999), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1999), Italy 28 of 1998 |
| 40 |
Pulp |
This Is Hardcore |
1998 |
UK 1 - Apr 1998, Melody Maker 4 of 1998, Norway 10 - Apr 1998, Sweden 14 - Apr 1998, Austria 20 - May 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Apr 1998), Switzerland 31 - Apr 1998, RYM 68 of 1998, Acclaimed 584, WTMD 655 |
| 41 |
All Saints |
All Saints |
1998 |
UK 2 - Dec 1997, Switzerland 3 - Mar 1998, UK 5 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 1998), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1998), Norway 12 - Mar 1998, Sweden 13 - Feb 1998, Austria 16 - Mar 1998, Italy 65 of 1998 |
| 42 |
Eagle-Eye Cherry |
Desireless |
1998 |
Sweden 2 - Oct 1997, UK 3 - Aug 1998, Switzerland 4 - Jun 1998, Austria 7 - Aug 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 1999), France 2 X Gold (certified by SNEP Jun 1999), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), Norway 19 - Jan 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Sep 1998) |
| 43 |
Ricky Martin |
Vuelve |
1998 |
Norway 1 - Jun 1998, Sweden 2 - Apr 1998, Switzerland 4 - Mar 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 1999), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Italy 20 of 1998, France Gold (certified by SNEP Sep 1998), Austria 22 - Aug 1998 |
| 44 |
The Lighthouse Family |
Postcards From Heaven |
1998 |
UK 2 - Nov 1997, UK 4 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 1998), Europe 2 x Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Germany Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1998), Switzerland 12 - Mar 1998, Austria 21 - Jun 1998, Norway 23 - Feb 1999, Italy 27 of 1998, Sweden 32 - May 1998 |
| 45 |
The Cardigans |
Gran Turismo |
1998 |
Sweden 1 - Oct 1998, Norway 2 - Nov 1998, UK 8 - Jan 1999, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 1999), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), France Gold (certified by SNEP Feb 2002), Melody Maker 33 of 1998, Italy 46 of 1999 |
| 46 |
R Kelly |
R. |
1998 |
US 8 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 2003), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 2000), France 2 X Gold (certified by SNEP Jun 2000), US sales 8 M (according to RIAA), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2000), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1999), Switzerland 26 - Nov 1998, Norway 27 - Dec 1998, Sweden 33 - Nov 1998, Defin200 122 |
| 47 |
Tori Amos |
From The Choirgirl Hotel |
1998 |
UK 6 - May 1998, Norway 9 - May 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 2000), Austria 21 - May 1998, Sweden 26 - May 1998, Switzerland 31 - May 1998, RYM 58 of 1998, WTMD 362, WXPN 631, UK Silver (certified by BPI in May 1998) |
| 48 |
Kiss |
Psycho Circus |
1998 |
Sweden 1 - Oct 1998, Australia num 1 for 1 week - Oct 1998, Norway 4 - Oct 1998, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Oct 1998), Austria 25 - Oct 1998, Switzerland 30 - Oct 1998 |
| 49 |
Brandy |
Never Say Never |
1998 |
US 5 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1999), Switzerland 11 - Jul 1998, Sweden 15 - Jun 1998, UK 19 - Jun 1998, Austria 19 - Aug 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Sep 1998), France Gold (certified by SNEP Nov 1998), US sales 5 M (according to RIAA), Norway 25 - Jul 1998 |
| 50 |
Five |
Five |
1998 |
UK 1 - Jul 1998, Sweden 6 - Jul 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in May 1999), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Dec 1998), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), Norway 25 - Aug 1998, Italy 29 of 1998 |
| 51 |
Bryan Adams |
On A Day Like Today |
1998 |
Switzerland 2 - Nov 1998, Austria 10 - Nov 1998, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), UK 11 - Oct 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1998), Sweden 27 - Nov 1998, Norway 34 - Nov 1998 |
| 52 |
Morcheeba |
Big Calm |
1998 |
UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 2000), Melody Maker 12 of 1998, UK 18 - Mar 1998, France Gold (certified by SNEP Oct 2001), Norway 22 - Apr 1998, Austria 28 - May 1998, Switzerland 37 - May 1998, Italy 43 of 1998, RYM 130 of 1998 |
| 53 |
Andrea Bocelli |
Aria - The Opera Album |
1998 |
Austria 5 - Apr 1998, Switzerland 5 - Apr 1998, Norway 10 - Apr 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jul 2000), Sweden 15 - May 1998, France Gold (certified by SNEP Apr 1998), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1998), UK 38 - Dec 2005 |
| 54 |
Sheryl Crow |
The Globe Sessions |
1998 |
UK 2 - Oct 1998, Switzerland 5 - Oct 1998, Sweden 9 - Sep 1998, Norway 10 - Oct 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 1998), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 1999), Austria 19 - Oct 1998 |
| 55 |
Placebo |
Without You I'm Nothing |
1998 |
UK 7 - Oct 1998, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Aug 2003), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2003), France Gold (certified by SNEP Dec 1999), Melody Maker 24 of 1998, Norway 31 - Jan 2000, RYM 73 of 1998, Acclaimed 961 |
| 56 |
M People |
The Best Of M People |
1998 |
UK 2 - Nov 1998, Norway 2 - Jan 1998, UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Jan 1999), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999), Austria 27 - Feb 1999, Switzerland 39 - Nov 1998 |
| 57 |
James Horner |
Back To Titanic |
1998 |
Switzerland 2 - Sep 1998, UK 10 - Sep 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Oct 1998), France 2 X Gold (certified by SNEP Dec 1998), Austria 17 - Sep 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Sweden 29 - Sep 1998 |
| 58 |
Dierzte |
13 |
1998 |
Germany 1 for 6 - Jun 1998, Switzerland 1 - Jun 1998, Austria 3 - Jun 1998, Germany Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1998) |
| 59 |
Herbert Gronemeyer |
Bleibt alles anders |
1998 |
Germany 1 for 2 - May 1998, Austria 1 - May 1998, Switzerland 3 - May 1998, Germany Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1998) |
| 60 |
Ace of Base |
Flowers |
1998 |
Switzerland 1 - Jun 1998, Sweden 5 - Jun 1998, Norway 12 - Jul 1998, UK 15 - Aug 1998, Austria 18 - Jun 1998, UK Silver (certified by BPI in Nov 1998) |
| 61 |
Catatonia |
International Velvet |
1998 |
UK 1 - Feb 1998, Melody Maker 1 of 1998, UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1999), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1999) |
| 62 |
Julio Iglesias |
My Life: The Greatest Hits |
1998 |
US 2 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 2000), Norway 5 - Oct 1998, Sweden 7 - Oct 1998, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), UK 18 - Nov 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Austria 35 - Oct 1998 |
| 63 |
Jeff Buckley |
Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk |
1998 |
Australia num 1 for 1 week - May 1998, UK 7 - May 1998, Norway 10 - Jun 1998, Sweden 29 - May 1998, RYM 151 of 1998, WXPN 878 |
| 64 |
Pur |
Machtig viel Theater |
1998 |
Germany 1 for 2 - Feb 1998, Switzerland 3 - Feb 1998, Germany 2 x Platinum (certified by BMieV in 1998), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Austria 22 - Feb 1998 |
| 65 |
Lionel Richie |
Truly - The Love Songs |
1998 |
UK 5 - Jan 1998, Sweden 8 - Apr 1998, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 1998), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), US Gold (certified by RIAA in Jul 2002), France Gold (certified by SNEP Feb 1998), Switzerland 34 - Jan 1998 |
| 66 |
The Dixie Chicks |
Wide Open Spaces |
1998 |
US 12 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 2003), US sales 12 M (according to RIAA), NARM 33, Defin200 33, Global 117 - 9 M claimed, RYM 185 of 1998, UK Silver (certified by BPI in Jul 1999) |
| 67 |
Kid Rock |
Devil Without A Cause |
1998 |
US 11 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Apr 2003), US sales 11 M (according to RIAA), Austria 28 - May 1999, NARM 68, Defin200 68, Acclaimed 2175, UK Silver (certified by BPI in Jul 2005) |
| 68 |
Des'ree |
Supernatural |
1998 |
Austria 8 - Aug 1998, Switzerland 8 - Jul 1998, Sweden 12 - Aug 1998, UK 16 - Jul 1998, Norway 18 - Aug 1998, France Gold (certified by SNEP Mar 1999), Italy 58 of 1998 |
| 69 |
Belle & Sebastian |
The Boy With The Arab Strap |
1998 |
Norway 7 - Sep 1998, Melody Maker 7 of 1998, UK 12 - Sep 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Apr 2000), Sweden 30 - Sep 1998, RYM 89 of 1998, Acclaimed 844 |
| 70 |
Hole |
Celebrity Skin |
1998 |
Sweden 10 - Sep 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Dec 1998), UK 11 - Sep 1998, Norway 14 - Sep 1998, Austria 18 - Oct 1998, Switzerland 26 - Sep 1998, Acclaimed 1982 |
| 71 |
Eros Ramazzotti |
Eros Live |
1998 |
Switzerland 6 - Nov 1998, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2002), France Gold (certified by SNEP Dec 1998), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 2000), Austria 21 - Nov 1998, Norway 38 - Dec 1998, Italy 84 of 1998 |
| 72 |
The Propellerheads |
Decksanddrumsandrockandroll |
1998 |
UK 6 - Feb 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Mar 1998), Melody Maker 20 of 1998, Austria 23 - Apr 1998, Switzerland 29 - Feb 1998, Norway 30 - Feb 1998, Acclaimed 2859 |
| 73 |
Bill Whelan |
Riverdance - Music From The Show |
1998 |
Norway 3 - Jan 1998, Sweden 4 - Feb 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Feb 2000), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 1997), Austria 23 - Dec 1998, Switzerland 23 - Jan 1999 |
| 74 |
Dave Matthews Band |
Before These Crowded Streets |
1998 |
US num 1 for 1 week - May 1998, US 3 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Sep 1999), RYM 84 of 1998, WXPN 94, WTMD 139 |
| 75 |
Beck |
Mutations |
1998 |
Melody Maker 6 of 1998, Norway 18 - Nov 1998, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Dec 1998), Sweden 29 - Nov 1998, RYM 67 of 1998, Acclaimed 623, WXPN 629 |
| 76 |
Gomez |
Bring It On |
1998 |
UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Feb 2000), UK 11 - Apr 1998, Melody Maker 13 of 1998, Belgium 100 of all time, RYM 159 of 1998, WTMD 815, Acclaimed 1503 |
| 77 |
Garth Brooks |
Double Live |
1998 |
US num 1 for 5 weeks - Dec 1998, US 21 X Platinum (certified by RIAA in Nov 2006), US sales 21 M (according to RIAA), Norway 15 - Jan 1998 |
| 78 |
Helmut Lotti |
Helmut Lotti Goes Classic |
1998 |
Sweden 2 - Mar 2000, Norway 3 - Jan 2000, Austria 4 - Feb 1998, Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1998), Switzerland 40 - May 1998 |
| 79 |
Fun Lovin' Criminals |
100% Colombian |
1998 |
UK 3 - Sep 1998, Melody Maker 9 of 1998, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Mar 2001), Sweden 25 - Sep 1998, Norway 27 - Sep 1998, Switzerland 40 - Sep 1998 |
| 80 |
Aaron Carter |
Aaron Carter |
1998 |
Norway 5 - Jan 1997, Sweden 6 - Jan 1998, UK 12 - Feb 1998, Switzerland 16 - Dec 1997, Austria 19 - Jan 1998, Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1999) |
| 81 |
John Fogerty |
Premonition |
1998 |
Sweden 1 - Jun 1998, Norway 2 - Jun 1998, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Nov 1998), Switzerland 38 - Jul 1998 |
| 82 |
Faithless |
Sunday 8pm |
1998 |
Norway 4 - Oct 1998, Switzerland 9 - Oct 1998, UK 10 - Oct 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Jan 1999), Austria 30 - Oct 1998, Sweden 36 - Oct 1998 |
| 83 |
Mercury Rev |
Deserter's Songs |
1998 |
Melody Maker 3 of 1998, Norway 15 - Jan 1999, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Jun 1999), Sweden 38 - Feb 1999, RYM 40 of 1998, Acclaimed 244 |
| 84 |
Original Soundtrack |
Godzilla - The Album |
1998 |
Austria 5 - Jul 1998, US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Jun 1998), UK 13 - Jul 1998, Switzerland 15 - Sep 1998, Sweden 38 - Oct 1998, Italy 95 of 1998 |
| 85 |
The Beautiful South |
Quench |
1998 |
UK 1 - Oct 1998, UK 3 x Platinum (certified by BPI in Apr 1999), Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 1998), Switzerland 28 - Nov 1998 |
| 86 |
UNKLE |
Psyence Fiction |
1998 |
UK 4 - Sep 1998, Norway 18 - Sep 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Oct 1998), Melody Maker 25 of 1998, RYM 186 of 1998, Acclaimed 2443 |
| 87 |
Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo & Luciano Pavarotti |
The 3 Tenors Paris 1998 |
1998 |
Austria 10 - Sep 1998, Switzerland 10 - Aug 1998, UK 14 - Aug 1998, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Sep 1998), France Gold (certified by SNEP Oct 1998), Sweden 39 - Sep 1998 |
| 88 |
Simple Minds |
Neapolis |
1998 |
Switzerland 7 - Mar 1998, Austria 15 - Apr 1998, Norway 15 - Apr 1998, UK 19 - Mar 1998, Sweden 23 - Mar 1998, Italy 97 of 1998 |
| 89 |
Sarah Brightman |
Eden |
1998 |
Sweden 2 - Nov 1998, Norway 6 - Jan 1998, Austria 17 - Mar 1999, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Jul 1999), Switzerland 32 - Dec 1998 |
| 90 |
Neil Finn |
Try Whistling This |
1998 |
Australia num 1 for 2 weeks - Jun 1998, UK 5 - Jun 1998, Norway 18 - Jul 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Nov 1998) |
| 91 |
Original Soundtrack |
Jackie Brown |
1998 |
UK 11 - Apr 1998, Austria 11 - May 1998, France Gold (certified by SNEP Oct 2001), Switzerland 25 - May 1998, Norway 40 - Aug 1999, UK Silver (certified by BPI in May 1998) |
| 92 |
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds |
The Best Of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds |
1998 |
Norway 1 - May 1998, Austria 7 - May 1998, UK 11 - May 1998, Sweden 17 - May 1998 |
| 93 |
Oasis |
The Masterplan |
1998 |
UK 2 - Nov 1998, UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Nov 1998), Norway 18 - Nov 1998, Sweden 20 - Nov 1998, Switzerland 40 - Nov 1998 |
| 94 |
Marius Muller Westernhagen |
Radio Maria |
1998 |
Germany 1 for 7 - Sep 1998, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2000), Austria 15 - Sep 1998, Switzerland 20 - Aug 1998 |
| 95 |
Fear Factory |
Obsolete |
1998 |
UK 20 - Aug 1998, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Feb 2001), Austria 28 - Aug 1998, Sweden 28 - Aug 1998, Norway 40 - Aug 1998, RYM 132 of 1998 |
| 96 |
Lucinda Williams |
Car Wheels on a Gravel Road |
1998 |
US Gold (certified by RIAA in Jun 1999), RYM 21 of 1998, WXPN 46, WTMD 67, Acclaimed 238, Rolling Stone 304 |
| 97 |
Mike Oldfield |
Tubular Bells III |
1998 |
UK 4 - Sep 1998, Austria 4 - Sep 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Sep 1998), Switzerland 26 - Sep 1998, Sweden 31 - Sep 1998 |
| 98 |
Original Soundtrack |
The Wedding Singer |
1998 |
Australia num 1 for 1 week - May 1998, UK 15 - Jun 1998, US Gold (certified by RIAA in Oct 1998), UK Silver (certified by BPI in Sep 1998) |
| 99 |
Sash! |
Life Goes On |
1998 |
UK 5 - Sep 1998, Norway 5 - Sep 1998, Sweden 11 - Aug 1998, UK Gold (certified by BPI in Sep 1998), Switzerland 37 - Sep 1998 |
| 100 |
Joe Cocker |
Joe Cocker's Greatest Hits |
1998 |
Austria 5 - Nov 1998, Norway 8 - Jan 1998, Switzerland 10 - Nov 1998, Europe Platinum (certified by IFIP in 2000), UK 24 - Feb 1999 |
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