Today, 31 years ago in 1980, the album In Performance by Donny Hathaway debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #68 and was on the chart for a total of 5 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Boogie Down U.S.A. by People's Choice debuted in 1975. This album reached #7 and was on the chart for a total of 11 weeks.
Today, 32 years ago in 1979, the album Identify Yourself by The O'jays debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 30 weeks.
Today, 30 years ago in 1981, the album I Believe In Love by Rockie Robbins debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #47 and was on the chart for a total of 15 weeks.
Today, 15 years ago in 1996, the album One In A Million by Aaliyah debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #2 and was on the chart for a total of 71 weeks.
Today, 29 years ago in 1982, the album What Time Is It by The Time debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #2 and was on the chart for a total of 38 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, 17 years ago in 1994, the album Sahara by Russ Freeman & The Rippingtons debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #62 and was on the chart for a total of 1 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album The Gap Band V Jammin' by The Gap Band debuted in 1983. This album reached #2 and was on the chart for a total of 39 weeks.
Today, 19 years ago in 1992, the album Takin' My Time by After 7 debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #8 and was on the chart for a total of 50 weeks.
Today, 22 years ago in 1989, the album Smoove by Full Force debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #61 and was on the chart for a total of 21 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album After 7 by After 7 debuted in 1989. This album reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 78 weeks.
Today, 18 years ago in 1993, the album Angie & Debbie by Angie & Debbie debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #73 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.