Today, 30 years ago in 1980, the album Jerry Knight by Jerry Knight debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #51 and was on the chart for a total of 12 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Energy Of Love by The Intruders debuted in 1975. This album reached #41 and was on the chart for a total of 4 weeks. The album You & Me by Rockie Robbins debuted in 1980. This album reached #19 and was on the chart for a total of 21 weeks.
Today, 31 years ago in 1979, the album Candy by Con Funk Shun debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #7 and was on the chart for a total of 25 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album The Revival by Tony! Toni! Tone! debuted in 1990. This album reached #4 and was on the chart for a total of 66 weeks. The album Fever by Roy Ayers debuted in 1979. This album reached #25 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks. The album Switch II by Switch debuted in 1979. This album reached #8 and was on the chart for a total of 43 weeks. The album Be My Lover by O' Bryan debuted in 1984. This album reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 37 weeks. The album Changing by Lenny Williams debuted in 1984. This album reached #51 and was on the chart for a total of 6 weeks.
Today, 29 years ago in 1981, the album Send Your Love by Aurra debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #22 and was on the chart for a total of 21 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Just Gets Better With Time by The Whispers debuted in 1987. This album reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 47 weeks.
Today, 25 years ago in 1985, the album Rock Me Tonight by Freddie Jackson debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #1 and was on the chart for a total of 63 weeks.It lasts on this position for a total of 63 weeks.
Today, 34 years ago in 1976, the album Harvest For The World by The Isley Brothers debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #1 and was on the chart for a total of 27 weeks.It lasts on this position for a total of 27 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Lite Me Up! by Herbie Hancock debuted in 1982. This album reached #31 and was on the chart for a total of 18 weeks.
Today, 13 years ago in 1997, the album Allure by Allure debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #23 and was on the chart for a total of 38 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Bartz by Gary Bartz debuted in 1980. This album reached #71 and was on the chart for a total of 2 weeks.
Today, 27 years ago in 1983, the album Conversations by Brass Construction debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #29 and was on the chart for a total of 13 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Joy by Teddy Pendergrass debuted in 1988. This album reached #2 and was on the chart for a total of 41 weeks.
Today, 23 years ago in 1987, the album Lovers by Babyface debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #28 and was on the chart for a total of 30 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Do I Ever Cross Your Mind? by George Howard debuted in 1992. This album reached #33 and was on the chart for a total of 19 weeks.
Today, 32 years ago in 1978, the album Come Get It by Rick James debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 47 weeks.
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Today, 22 years ago in 1988, the album In Effect Mode by Al B Sure debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #1 and was on the chart for a total of 57 weeks.It lasts on this position for a total of 57 weeks.