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| Released | September 23, 2003 | 
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| Recorded | 1991–2003 | 
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| Label | Jive | 
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"Thoia Thoing"Released: May 9, 2003
"Ghetto Religion"Released: September 22, 2003
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The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1 is the first compilation album released by American R&B singer R. Kelly. The album has sold more than 3 million copies in the United States and 907,680 copies in United Kingdom.[1]
Critical reception
AllMusic editor Alex Henderson found that Vol. 1 "isn't the last word on Kelly's output; some major hits are missing, and the Vol. 1 part of the title implies that a Vol. 2 is needed. But for the novice or casual listener who wants to have many of Kelly's hits in the same place, Vol. 1 serves its purpose nicely."[2] In his review for Rolling Stone, Jon Caramanica wrote: "If only you could separate the music from the man. In an era of hip-hop excess, Chicago's R. Kelly held a torch for vintage soul, updated for the streets [...] In light of Kelly's legal troubles, though, listening to his more provocative material – and most of it is just that – can be grueling."[3][4]
Track listing
Charts
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Certifications
References
- ^ Jones, Alan (December 18, 2015). "Official Charts Analysis: X Factor misses Top 2 debut for the first time ever". Music Week. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ a b The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1 at AllMusic. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Caramanica, Jon (October 8, 2003). "Album Review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 26, 2008. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (January 27, 2004). "Good Morning Little School Girl". The Village Voice. Retrieved February 9, 2024 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1". Hung Medien.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1" (in German). Hung Medien.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1" (in Dutch). Hung Medien.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1" (in French). Hung Medien.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1" (in Dutch). Hung Medien.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography R. Kelly". Hung Medien.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Italiancharts.com – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1". Hung Medien.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Charts.nz – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1". Hung Medien.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.  Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1". Hung Medien.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1". Hung Medien.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "R. Kelly Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "R. Kelly Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.  Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 2003". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2003". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Top 50 Global Best Selling Albums for 2003" (PDF). International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 17, 2008. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2004". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2004". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2004". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "British  album  certifications – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1". British Phonographic Industry.
- ^ "American  album  certifications – R. Kelly – The R. in". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "American  video  certifications – R. Kelly – The R. in". Recording Industry Association of America.
 
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