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Backstreet Boys (1996 album)

Backstreet Boys is the debut studio album by American boy band Backstreet Boys, released on May 6, 1996 by Jive Records.[1] It contains some of the band's most successful singles. The album was reissued in 1997 under the same name and released as their debut in the United States. The reissue also includes songs from the band's second international release Backstreet's Back (1997).

This article is about the international debut album. For the debut US studio album, see Backstreet Boys (1997 album).

Backstreet Boys

May 6, 1996[1]

November 1994 – June 1995

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Jive

The album was first released in Germany on May 6, 1996, where the group was based at the time.[1][5] It was then released in Switzerland followed by Austria.[6][7]

"Boys Will Be Boys" contains a portion of the composition "" written by Sly Stone and performed by Sly and the Family Stone.

Sing a Simple Song

"Let's Have a Party" contains a portion of the composition "" written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff and performed by The Jacksons.

Enjoy Yourself

"Don't Leave Me" contains samples of "" written and performed by Craig Mack and "Please Don't Go" written by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch and performed by KC and the Sunshine Band.

Flava in Ya Ear