The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1

2003 greatest hits album by R. Kelly
The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1
Greatest hits album by
R. Kelly
ReleasedSeptember 23, 2003
Recorded1991–2003
LabelJive
Producer
  • R. Kelly
  • Wyclef Jean
  • Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis
  • Poke & Tone
  • G-One
  • Precision
  • Timmy Allen
R. Kelly chronology
Chocolate Factory
(2003) 		The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1
(2003) 		Happy People/U Saved Me
(2004)
Singles from The R. in R&B Collection Vol. 1
  1. "Thoia Thoing"
    Released: May 9, 2003
  2. "Ghetto Religion"
    Released: September 22, 2003

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Rolling Stone[3]

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

– U.S. editionNo.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength1."Bump N' Grind" (LP version)Robert Kelly12 Play4:162."Your Body's Callin'"Robert Kelly12 Play4:353."Sex Me, Pt. I" (radio edit)Robert Kelly12 Play4:184."You Remind Me of Something"Robert Kelly, Mario WinansR. Kelly4:105."Ignition (Remix)" (single version)Robert KellyChocolate Factory3:086."Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" (radio edit) (featuring The Isley Brothers)Robert KellyR. Kelly4:247."When a Woman's Fed Up"Robert KellyR.4:388."Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"Robert KellyChocolate Factory7:099."Thoia Thoing"Robert Kellypreviously unreleased3:4210."Touched a Dream" previously unreleased4:1011."Fiesta (Remix)" (featuring Jay-Z and Boo & Gotti)Robert Kelly, Shawn Carter, Samuel Barnes, Jean-Claude Olivier, Larry Gates, Pavlo SimtikidisTP-2.com4:0012."I Wish" (radio edit)Robert KellyTP-2.com5:1813."Ghetto Religion" (Wyclef Jean featuring R. Kelly)Nel Ust Wyclef Jean, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, Robert Kellypreviously unreleased3:3314."Honey Love" (radio edit) (R. Kelly and Public Announcement)Robert KellyBorn into the 90's4:0515."She's Got That Vibe" (single edit) (R. Kelly and Public Announcement)Robert KellyBorn into the 90's3:2216."The World's Greatest" (radio edit)Robert KellyAli: Original Soundtrack / Loveland (Bonus Disc)3:5717."I'm Your Angel" (single edit) (with Celine Dion)Robert KellyThese Are Special Times and R.4:4818."I Believe I Can Fly"Robert KellySpace Jam: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture and R.5:20Total length:73:32

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2003) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] 33
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[6] 62
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] 20
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[8] 20
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[9] 7
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[10] 17
Irish Albums (IRMA)[11] 35
Italian Albums (FIMI)[12] 69
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[13] 42
Scottish Albums (OCC)[14] 13
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[15] 49
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] 19
UK Albums (OCC)[17] 4
US Billboard 200[18] 4
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[19] 2

Year-end charts

Chart (2003) Position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[20] 94
UK Albums (OCC)[21] 25
US Billboard 200[22] 91
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[23] 34
Worldwide Albums (IFPI)[24] 45
Chart (2004) Position
UK Albums (OCC)[25] 97
US Billboard 200[26] 138
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[27] 32

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[28] 3× Platinum 900,000*
United States (RIAA)[29] Platinum 1,000,000^
United States (RIAA)[30]
DVD 		Platinum 100,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  3. ^ a b Caramanica, Jon (October 8, 2003). "Album Review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 26, 2008. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Christgau, Robert (January 27, 2004). "Good Morning Little School Girl". The Village Voice. Retrieved February 9, 2024 – via robertchristgau.com.
  5. ^ "Australiancharts.com – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "Austriancharts.at – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  7. ^ "Ultratop.be – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  8. ^ "Ultratop.be – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  9. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  10. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  11. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography R. Kelly". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  12. ^ "Italiancharts.com – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B - Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
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  14. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
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  17. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  18. ^ "R. Kelly Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  19. ^ "R. Kelly Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  20. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 2003". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  21. ^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2003". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  22. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
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  28. ^ "British album certifications – R. Kelly – The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1". British Phonographic Industry.
  29. ^ "American album certifications – R. Kelly – The R. in". Recording Industry Association of America.
  30. ^ "American video certifications – R. Kelly – The R. in". Recording Industry Association of America.
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