Beyoncé’s Deluxe ‘B’Day’ Re-Release Hits No. 1 on Top R&B Albums Chart

Beyoncé has taken over the music charts yet again with a high-profile re-release of one of her most celebrated projects. The global superstar just earned her sixth leader on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart after releasing a massive deluxe edition of her sophomore solo effort, *B'Day*. The original record famously dropped back in 2006, but a brand-new expanded version released on Sept. 4 launched the collection straight to the top slot for the chart dated Sept. 19. Because Billboard’s Top R&B Albums ranking was not created until January 2013, this coronation marks the very first time the classic album has held the No. 1 spot on this specific list.

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According to tracking data reported by Luminate, the updated project released through Parkwood and Columbia Records racked up 38,000 equivalent album units across the United States during its first tracking week from Sept. 4 through Sept. 10. A heavy portion of those overall sales numbers came directly from digital listeners tuning into the record online. Streaming accounted for 22,000 of the total unit count, driven by a massive 22.5 million official on-demand streams of songs from the album during that single week.

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The fresh re-release gives music fans plenty of extra material to enjoy. The expanded edition expanded into a massive 31-track collection, which is more than double the length of the original 2006 standard release. The updated tracklist introduces several notable new additions and star-powered global collaborations. Superstar producer and artist Pharrell Williams links up with Beyoncé on the track "Can I Watch You," while Latin music star Maluma lends his vocals to "Cuerpo [Tumbao]." The era-defining hit single "Irreplaceable" also received a fresh rework for the anniversary edition. The updated collection features a Spanish-language rendition of the breakup anthem, which incorporates a distinct sample from Selena's iconic 1992 hit song "Como La Flor." With huge initial streaming numbers and star-studded new additions, Bey proves once again that her classic catalog holds timeless appeal for fans old and new.

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