Discography

debut single released by Jive Records, as the lead single from their self-titled debut album. The song was recorded at Cheiron Studios in Sweden during a week in June 1995. Written and produced by Max Martin and Denniz Pop, with extra writing from Herbert Crichlow and was later included in the US album and achieved success worldwide. The single peaked at number 69 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and spent 20 weeks on the chart. It was released across Europe, where it reached the top five in several countries, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the song reached number five. The accompanying music video was directed by Lionel C. Martin and filmed in Orlando, Florida.

First released in the United Kingdom on December 4, 1995 by Jive Records, as the second single from their self-titled debut album and was issued across the rest of Europe later the same month. It was later included on their US debut album.

the third single from their international self-titled debut album (1996). It was later included on their US debut album.

the fourth single from their international debut album (1996). It reached No. 1 in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Switzerland, No. 2 in the United Kingdom, and No. 7 in the Netherlands. The song was later included on the band's debut US album and was released as its second single in April 1997, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that September, making it their highest-charting single on the chart. It sold 2 million copies in the US.[3] The music video for the song was directed by Kai Sehr and filmed in Florida. In 2020, Rolling Stone ranked "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)" at No. 26 in their list of the "75 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time".

First single from the band's second international studio album Backstreet's Back in July 1997, and the third single from their self-titled debut US studio album in 1998.

The song was written by Max Martin, who produced it with Kristian Lundin, and lyrically describes the reciprocity of a relationship. "As Long as You Love Me" was released by Jive Records as the second single from both albums in the United Kingdom on September 29, 1997, and in the United States on October 7, 1997.

The third and final single from the band's second album, Backstreet's Back (1997), and the sixth and final single from their US debut album.

The lead single from the third studio album, Millennium. It was written by Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson, while Martin and Kristian Lundin produced it. The pop ballad tells of a romantic relationship strained by emotional or physical distance.

Third studio album (second in the United States) , released by Jive Records on May 18, 1999. It was their first album to be released in both the United States and internationally in the same form, at the same time. Millennium held the record for most shipments in one year, with 11 million shipments sold in the United States in 1999. It was nominated for five Grammy Awards and became one of the best-selling albums of all time, selling 24 million copies worldwide. The Backstreet Boys promoted Millennium through the Into the Millennium Tour, which became one of the fastest-grossing tours of all time.

Released on September 7, 1999, as the second single from the album. It was written by band member Brian Littrell with Max Martin and Kristian Lundin, who also produced the song along with Rami Yacoub. The song is a "thank you" for their fans' encouragement and devotion. Music critics praised its memorable melody, singalong lyrics, and the band's vocal performance. It was also on Blender's list of the 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born.

third single from the album Millennium on December 14, 1999. It has also experienced success on the charts, reaching the top 10 in most countries it charted, also peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart and number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.Written by Max Martin and Herbie Crichlow, with production by Martin and Kristian Lundin.

Released on May 1, 2000, as the fourth and final single from their third studio album, Millennium (1999).[1] It reached the top 10 in Canada, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, Spain, and the United Kingdom, and it peaked at number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100. A sneak preview of the song was released on the Selections from A Night Out with the Backstreet Boys CD on November 17, 1998, and had a slightly different sound to it,

Released on October 2, 2000, as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Black & Blue. The ballad was written and produced by Max Martin and Rami and co-written by Lisa Miskovsky. Following its release, "Shape of My Heart" topped the singles charts of eight countries and reached the top 10 on 15 others, including the US Billboard Hot 100, on which it peaked at number nine. The song earned a Grammy Award nomination during the 44th Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

Released on February 6, 2001, as the second single from their album Black & Blue (2000). Written and produced by Max Martin and Rami.

Released on April 17, 2001, as the third single from their fourth studio album, Black & Blue (2000). The song was written by Adam Anders, Franciz, and LePont and produced by the latter two.

Released on September 25, 2001, as the only single from their compilation album, The Hits – Chapter One. The song peaked at number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on November 13, 2001. It reached the top ten in several European countries, reaching number three in Sweden, number four in the UK, and number five in Norway.

The first greatest hits album released =features 15 songs by the group, as well as a new song, "Drowning" which was the album's only single, peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart and charting in the top 10 in several countries. A video album, featuring all of the videos from the release, was made available around the same time as the album. It peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was also their second album to reach number four in the US following Backstreet Boys in 1997, and their fourth consecutive top-ten album in the US following Black & Blue in 2000. The album sold over 6 million copies worldwide.

Lead single from This is Us. On July 23, 2009 the single received its world premier on the group's official website, since then it was sent to radio on July 28, 2009, before its digital release on August 19, 2009. It was later released as a CD single at the end of September 2009. "Straight Through My Heart" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan in 2014.

Eighth studio album (seventh in the US) released on July 30, 2013, through the group's own K-BAHN record label, under license to BMG Rights Management, and distributed by RED Distribution. A follow-up to This Is Us (2009), it is the first album since Never Gone (2005) to feature Kevin Richardson, who left the group in 2006 and rejoined in 2012. It was also their first and only independent album since leaving their old label Jive Records in 2010. The album debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200, making the Backstreet Boys the first act since Sade to have nine US top 10 albums, and the only boy band to do so.

Ninth studio album (Eighth in the United States). First released in Japan on January 23, 2019, and everywhere else on January 25, 2019, with the group's own K-BAHN record label and RCA Records. Wwas preceded by the singles "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", "Chances", "No Place", and is supported by the DNA World Tour, which is the band's most expansive in 18 years. The tour began on May 11, 2019, in Lisbon, Portugal,before visiting North America in July 2019. The album is their first on one of Sony Music's subsidiary companies after In a World Like This was released independently through BMG. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, becoming the Backstreet Boys' third number-one album there and the first since Black & Blue in 2000.

Tenth (ninth in the United States) studio album and the first Christmas album. Initially slated for release in 2021, it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was released on October 14, 2022.It entered the Billboard Top Holiday Albums chart at number 1, and debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart. There is also a related television special, "A Very Backstreet Holiday”.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of one of the best-selling albums ever, The Backstreet Boys are back with Millennium 2.0. This 2CD Deluxe Edition features all the original hits like "I Want It That Way," "The One," and "The Perfect Fan," along with 13 bonus tracks, including live and alternative versions, demos, and the never-before-heard track, "Hey." With brand new cover art, photos and "Thank Yous" from the band, Millennium 2.0 is a must-have for any fan.