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Billboard Top R&B Album Chart Debuts

Today, 37 years ago in 1973, the album Black Caesar by James Brown debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #2 and was on the chart for a total of 23 weeks.

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Other debut entries are:
The album Breakwater by Breakwater debuted in 1979. This album reached #36 and was on the chart for a total of 15 weeks.
The album In Black And White by Jenny Burton debuted in 1984. This album reached #50 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.
The album Marathon by Rodney Franklin debuted in 1984. This album reached #54 and was on the chart for a total of 9 weeks.
The album New Dimension by Imagination debuted in 1984. This album reached #44 and was on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.

Today, 33 years ago in 1978, the album You Send Me by Roy Ayers debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #16 and was on the chart for a total of 29 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album More Of The Night by The Whispers debuted in 1990. This album reached #8 and was on the chart for a total of 49 weeks.The album No Equal by Michael Speaks debuted in 1995. This album reached #59 and was on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.

Today, 31 years ago in 1980, the album Sweet Sensation by Stephanie Mills debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 52 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album Paradise by Peabo Bryson debuted in 1980. This album reached #13 and was on the chart for a total of 25 weeks.The album YOU & I by Teddy Pendergrass debuted in 1997. This album reached #24 and was on the chart for a total of 24 weeks.The album Survival by The O'jays debuted in 1975. This album reached #1 and was on the chart for a total of 23 weeks.It lasts on this position for a total of 23 weeks. The album Supernatural by Ben E. King debuted in 1975. This album reached #13 and was on the chart for a total of 10 weeks.

Today, 33 years ago in 1979, the album Smile by Rance Allen debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #69 and was on the chart for a total of 2 weeks.

Today, 31 years ago in 1980, the album Gentleman Ruffin by David Ruffin debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #66 and was on the chart for a total of 3 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album Carl Anderson by Carl Anderson debuted in 1986. This album reached #49 and was on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.The album Living All Alone by Phyllis Hyman debuted in 1986. This album reached #11 and was on the chart for a total of 63 weeks.

Today, 29 years ago in 1983, the album Try It Out by Klique debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #11 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album Just For You by Gladys Knight debuted in 1994. This album reached #6 and was on the chart for a total of 55 weeks.The album Power And Love by Manchild debuted in 1977. This album reached #29 and was on the chart for a total of 6 weeks.

Today, 33 years ago in 1980, the album Delegation (Another Eau De Vie Release) by Delegation debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #69 and was on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.

Today, 17 years ago in 1994, the album Heart, Mind & Soul by El Debarge debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #24 and was on the chart for a total of 21 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album A Moment by Lalah Hathaway debuted in 1994. This album reached #40 and was on the chart for a total of 11 weeks.

Today, 35 years ago in 1977, the album Sunshine by The Emotions debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #39 and was on the chart for a total of 18 weeks.

Today, 32 years ago in 1978, the album Stargard by Stargard debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #12 and was on the chart for a total of 12 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album I Love The Way You Love by Betty Wright debuted in 1972. This album reached #32 and was on the chart for a total of 5 weeks.
The album Don't Turn Around by Black Ivory debuted in 1972. This album reached #13 and was on the chart for a total of 19 weeks.
The album The Second Time by The Dells debuted in 1989. This album reached #92 and was on the chart for a total of 2 weeks.
The album Donny Hathaway Live by Donny Hathaway debuted in 1972. This album reached #4 and was on the chart for a total of 34 weeks.

Today, 18 years ago in 1995, the album 100 Degrees And Rising by Incognito debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #29 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks.