List of Billboard 200 number-one albums of 1998 explained

The Billboard 200, published in Billboard magazine, is a weekly chart that ranks the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States. This data is compiled by Nielsen SoundScan from a universe of merchants that represents more than 90% of the U.S. music retail market. The sample includes music stores and the music departments at electronics and department stores, as well as direct-to-consumer transactions and internet sales.^[1]

Chart history

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Indicates best performing album of 1998

scope=col	Issue date	scope=col	Album	scope=col	Artist(s)	scope=col	Label	scope=col	Sales	scope=col class="unsortable"
	Sevens		Capitol	678,000	^[2] ^[3]
	684,000	^[4] ^[5]
	Let's Talk About Love		550 Music	284,000	^[6] ^[7]
		/ Soundtrack	Sony Classical	243,000	^[8] ^[9]
				419,000	^[10] ^[11]
				664,500	^[12] ^[13]
				582,500	^[14] ^[15]
				588,000	^[16] ^[17]
				847,500	^[18] ^[19]
				562,000	^[20] ^[21]
				505,000	^[22] ^[23]
				477,511	^[24] ^[25]
				448,000	^[26] ^[27]
				454,000	^[28] ^[29]
				476,000	^[30] ^[31]
				390,000	^[32] ^[33]
				410,000	^[34] ^[35]
				268,000	^[36] ^[37]
				184,000	^[38] ^[39]
	Before These Crowded Streets		RCA	421,000	^[40] ^[41]
	The Limited Series	Garth Brooks	Capitol	372,410	^[42] ^[43]
	190,000	^[44] ^[45]
	It's Dark and Hell Is Hot	DMX	Ruff Ryders	251,391	^[46] ^[47]
	City of Angels	Soundtrack	Warner Sunset	165,000	^[48] ^[49]
	MP Da Last Don	Master P	No Limit	495,000	^[50] ^[51]
	217,000	^[52] ^[53]
	City of Angels	Soundtrack	Warner Sunset	169,000	^[54] ^[55]
	145,000	^[56] ^[57]
		Soundtrack	Columbia	184,000	^[58] ^[59]
	236,000	^[60] ^[61]
	Hello Nasty	Beastie Boys	Grand Royal	681,572	^[62] ^[63]
	315,000	^[64] ^[65]
	244,000	^[66] ^[67]
	Da Game Is to Be Sold Not to Be Told	Snoop Dogg	No Limit	519,000	^[68] ^[69]
	246,000	^[70] ^[71]
	Follow the Leader	Korn	Immortal	268,000	^[72] ^[73]
	The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill		Ruffhouse	422,624	^[74] ^[75]
	265,000	^[76] ^[77]
	214,000	^[78] ^[79]
	Mechanical Animals		Nothing	223,000	^[80] ^[81]
	The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill	Lauryn Hill	Ruffhouse	168,000	^[82] ^[83]
	Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life	Jay-Z	Roc-A-Fella	352,000	^[84] ^[85]
	208,000	^[86] ^[87]
	186,000	^[88] ^[89]
	189,000	^[90] ^[91]
	174,000	^[92] ^[93]
	Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie		Maverick	469,054	^[94] ^[95]
	268,000	^[96] ^[97]
	Double Live	Garth Brooks	Capitol	1,085,000	^[98] ^[99]
	649,496	^[100] ^[101]
	423,332	^[102] ^[103]
	450,906	^[104] ^[105]

See also

• 1998 in music
• List of number-one albums (United States)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Billboard Methodology . . Nielsen Business Media, Inc . 2009-01-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080731010035/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/about_us/bbmethodology.jsp . 2008-07-31 . dead .
2. Web site: January 3, 1998. .
3. Web site: L.A. Times Archives . The Country Swoons for Garth's Croon, While Celine Serenades L.A. . . 25 December 1997 . 8 August 2022.
4. Web site: January 10, 1998. .
5. Web site: Celine Dion's Album Outsells Brooks' 'Sevens' . 8 August 2022.
6. Web site: January 17, 1998. .
7. Web site: Celine Dion's Album Outsells Brooks' 'Sevens' . 8 August 2022.
8. Web site: January 24, 1998. .
9. Web site: Hochman . Steve . Soundtrack to 'Titanic' Rises to No. 1 . . 15 January 1998 . 8 August 2022.
10. Web site: January 31, 1998. .
11. Web site: L.A. Times Archives . 'Titanic' Sails Ahead . . 22 January 1998 . 8 August 2022.
12. Web site: February 7, 1998. .
13. Web site: Udeshi . Ravi . The biggest album sales weeks of all time . 31 December 2015 . 8 August 2022.
14. Web site: February 14, 1998. .
15. Web site: Sandler . Adam . 'Titanic' album 4 weeks on top . 5 February 1998 . 8 August 2022.
16. Web site: February 21, 1998. .
17. Web site: 'Yield' Second In Sales To 'Titanic' . 8 August 2022.
18. Web site: February 28, 1998. .
19. Web site: Udeshi . Ravi . The biggest album sales weeks of all time . 31 December 2015 . 8 August 2022.
20. Web site: March 7, 1998. .
21. Web site: Sandler . Adam . Lucky 7 for 'Titanic' disc . 26 February 1998 . 8 August 2022.
22. Web site: March 14, 1998. .
23. Web site: Soundtrack For 'Titanic' Stays On Top . 8 August 2022.
24. Web site: March 21, 1998. .
25. Web site: MTV News Staff . Madonna's "Ray Of Light" Makes A Big Splash, But Not As Big As "Titanic" . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808081806/https://www.mtv.com/news/f7ygi0/madonnas-ray-of-light-makes-a-big-splash-but-not-as-big-as-titanic . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
26. Web site: March 28, 1998. .
27. Web site: "Titanic' soundtrack holds to No. 1 spot . 8 August 2022.
28. Web site: April 4, 1998. .
29. Web site: L.A. Times Archives . 'Titanic' Continues to Rule the Charts; 'My Life' Enters Singles Scene at No. 1 . . 26 March 1998 . 8 August 2022.
30. Web site: April 11, 1998. .
31. Web site: L.A. Times Archives . 'Titanic' Album Gets a Nudge From Oscars . . 2 April 1998 . 8 August 2022.
32. Web site: April 18, 1998. .
33. Web site: L.A. Times Archives . 'Titanic' Ties Second-Longest Run at the Top . . 9 April 1998 . 8 August 2022.
34. Web site: April 25, 1998. .
35. Web site: Sandler . Adam . 'Titanic' ties track record of 'Exodus' . 16 April 1998 . 8 August 2022.
36. Web site: May 2, 1998. .
37. Web site: Sandler . Adam . 'Titanic' disc still No. 1 . 23 April 1998 . 8 August 2022.
38. Web site: May 9, 1998. .
39. Web site: L.A. Times Archives . Best-Selling 'Titanic' Holds Off George Strait's 'One Step' . . 30 April 1998 . 8 August 2022.
40. Web site: May 16, 1998. .
41. Crowded At The Top: DMB on the Charts. Rolling Stone. 6 May 1998 . 26 October 2016.
42. Web site: May 23, 1998. .
43. Web site: Garth Brooks . Garth Brooks . May 5, 1998 . February 28, 2012.
44. Web site: May 30, 1998. .
45. Boehlert . Eric . Garth, Hanson, Garbage Top Charts . . 21 May 1998 . 8 August 2022.
46. Web site: June 6, 1998. .
47. Web site: MTV News Staff . DMX Bumps Garth Brooks From Top Of Charts . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808080300/https://www.mtv.com/news/uddeo6/dmx-bumps-garth-brooks-from-top-of-charts . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
48. Web site: June 13, 1998. .
49. Boehlert . Eric . Soundtracks Storm Charts, No Asylum for Soul Asylum . . 3 June 1998 . 8 August 2022.
50. Web site: June 20, 1998. .
51. Web site: Carmichael . Rodney . How Master P Gamed The Music Industry And Laid A Path To Generational Wealth . . 8 August 2022.
52. Web site: June 27, 1998. .
53. Web site: Sandler . Adam . Master P dominates chart for 2nd week . 18 June 1998 . 8 August 2022.
54. Web site: July 4, 1998. .
55. Boehlert . Eric . Smith Returns To Top 10, Hall Of Famers Enter Charts . . 25 June 1998 . 8 August 2022.
56. Web site: July 11, 1998. .
57. Boehlert . Eric . "Armageddon" Wreaks Havoc On The Charts . . 2 July 1998 . 8 August 2022.
58. Web site: July 18, 1998. .
59. Boehlert . Eric . Chart This Way . . 8 July 1998 . 8 August 2022.
60. Web site: July 25, 1998. .
61. Web site: Nelson . Chris . Chart Watch: Barenaked Ladies LP Takes Off At #3 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808080302/https://www.mtv.com/news/xypc70/chart-watch-barenaked-ladies-lp-takes-off-at-3 . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
62. Web site: August 1, 1998. .
63. Web site: MTV News Staff . Beastie Boys "Nasty" Says Hello To Album Chart In A Big Way . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808080245/https://www.mtv.com/news/vwnt34/beastie-boys-nasty-says-hello-to-album-chart-in-a-big-way . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
64. Web site: August 8, 1998. .
65. Web site: MTV News Staff . Beasties Hold On As Jermaine Dupri, Wu-Tang Arrive On Chart . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808081749/https://www.mtv.com/news/aeju38/beasties-hold-on-as-jermaine-dupri-wu-tang-arrive-on-chart . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
66. Web site: August 15, 1998. .
67. Web site: Reiss . Randy . Beastie Boys' Hello Nasty Goes Platinum At #1 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808081807/https://www.mtv.com/news/zvrnpp/beastie-boys-hello-nasty-goes-platinum-at-1 . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
68. Web site: August 22, 1998. .
69. Web site: Harpaz . Dan . Snoop Dogg Releases Album "Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told" . 8 August 2022.
70. Web site: August 29, 1998. .
71. Web site: Reiss . Randy . Snoop Dogg's No Limit Debut Holds Fast At #1 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808080246/https://www.mtv.com/news/mhol1i/snoop-doggs-no-limit-debut-holds-fast-at-1 . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
72. Web site: September 5, 1998. .
73. Web site: Joe D'Angelo . Korn Can't Kick Eminem From Top Of Billboard Chart - Music, Celebrity, Artist News . MTV.com . June 19, 2002 . October 15, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131013193130/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1455302/korn-cant-kick-eminem-from-1.jhtml . October 13, 2013 .
74. Web site: September 12, 1998. .
75. Web site: Crawford . Lauren . Lauryn Hill Reveals Why She Never Made Another Album After 'Miseducation' . 8 August 2022.
76. Web site: September 19, 1998. .
77. Web site: Reiss . Randy . Lauryn Hill's Chart Success Opens Doors For Female Hip-Hoppers . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808081807/https://www.mtv.com/news/vg4sv6/lauryn-hills-chart-success-opens-doors-for-female-hip-hoppers . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
78. Web site: September 26, 1998. .
79. Boehlert . Eric . Hole Debut in Top 10 . . 16 September 1998 . 8 August 2022.
80. Web site: October 3, 1998. .
81. Boehlert . Eric . Marilyn Manson Shows He's Dope . . 24 September 1998 . 8 August 2022.
82. Web site: October 10, 1998. .
83. Skanse . Richard . "Miseducation" Back on Top . . 30 September 1998 . 8 August 2022.
84. Web site: October 17, 1998. .
85. Boehlert . Eric . Jay-Z Knocks Hill From Number One . . 7 October 1998 . 8 August 2022.
86. Web site: October 24, 1998. .
87. Web site: Reiss . Randy . Jay-Z's New 'Hard Knock Life' Has A Golden Week . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808080246/https://www.mtv.com/news/q63t81/jay-zs-new-hard-knock-life-has-a-golden-week . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
88. Web site: October 31, 1998. .
89. Boehlert . Eric . Dylan Breaks Top 40, Jay-Z Stays at No. 1 . . 21 October 1998 . 8 August 2022.
90. Web site: November 7, 1998. .
91. Web site: Sandler . Adam . 'Knock' on disc sales top . 29 October 1998 . 8 August 2022.
92. Web site: November 14, 1998. .
93. Web site: Reiss . Randy . Chart: Jay-Z Fends Off Strong Debuts From Dru Hill, R.E.M. . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808080303/https://www.mtv.com/news/y6n4nk/chart-jay-z-fends-off-strong-debuts-from-dru-hill-rem . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
94. Web site: November 21, 1998. .
95. Web site: MTV News Staff . Alanis Comes Out Strong, But Doesn't Eclipse Beasties' Mark . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808081808/https://www.mtv.com/news/ujkwdd/alanis-comes-out-strong-but-doesnt-eclipse-beasties-mark . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
96. Web site: November 28, 1998. .
97. Boehlert . Eric . Alanis Stays on Top; R. Kelly Lands at No. 2 . . 18 November 1998 . 8 August 2022.
98. Web site: December 5, 1998. .
99. Skanse . Richard . Garth Tops Charts, Breaks Records . . 25 November 1998 . 8 August 2022.
100. Web site: December 12, 1998. .
101. Web site: Reiss . Randy . Metallica's Garage, Inc. Debuts Highest At #2 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808081807/https://www.mtv.com/news/9ai76q/metallicas-garage-inc-debuts-highest-at-2 . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
102. Web site: December 19, 1998. .
103. Web site: Reiss . Randy . Garth Brooks Goes Double Platinum In 3rd Week . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808080302/https://www.mtv.com/news/sa0ahu/garth-brooks-goes-double-platinum-in-3rd-week . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.
104. Web site: December 26, 1998. .
105. Web site: Reiss . Randy . Garth Brooks' Reign Continues As The Charts Feels Holiday Surge . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808080303/https://www.mtv.com/news/09xcyv/garth-brooks-reign-continues-as-the-charts-feels-holiday-surge . dead . August 8, 2022 . 8 August 2022.