Billboard Top Latin Albums

Record chart

Top Latin Albums (formerly Latin 50) is a record chart published by Billboard magazine and is labeled as the most important music chart for Spanish language, full-length albums in the American music market. Like all Billboard album charts, the chart is based on sales. Nielsen SoundScan compiles the sales data from merchants representing more than 90 percent of the U.S. music retail market. The sample includes sales at music stores, the music departments of electronics and department stores, direct-to-consumer transactions, and Internet sales of physical albums or digital downloads. A limited array of verifiable sales from concert venues is also tabulated.[1] To rank on this chart, an album must have 51% or more of its content recorded in Spanish.[2] Listings of Top Latin Albums are also shown on Telemundo's music page through a partnership between the two companies. As of January 26, 2017, a multi-metric methodology to compile the Top Latin Albums chart was adopted by Billboard, which also incorporates track equivalent album units and streaming equivalent album units.[3]

The first album to appear at number-one on this chart was Mi Tierra by Gloria Estefan on July 10, 1993.[4] This album spent 58 non-consecutive weeks at the top of this chart. Mexican singers Marco Antonio Solís holds the record for the most number-one albums by an artist overall with 12. Fellow Mexican performers Los Temerarios is the group with the most chart-toppers, eight. Jenni Rivera, Shakira, and Selena are the female artists with the most number-one albums with 7 each.[5][6] Selena's album Dreaming of You was, until 2022, the only album to peak at number one during three different calendar years (1995–97). YHLQMDLG, by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, also achieved the feat by charting at #1 during four consecutive calendar years (2020–2023). The current number-one album on the chart is Tropicoqueta by Karol G.[7]

## History

[edit]

On July 10, 1993, Billboard premiered the revamped Latin 50 chart, which lists the best-selling Latin albums in the overall American music market.[8]

Before this, the first chart regarding Latin music albums in the magazine (Billboard Hot Latin LPs in Los Angeles) was published on the issue dated December 9, 1972. Y Volveré, by Chilean band Los Ángeles Negros, was the first album to appear at number-one.[9] Then, all Latin music information was featured on the first incarnation of the Top Latin Albums chart, which began on June 29, 1985, and divided Latin records on three different genre subcharts: Pop, Regional Mexican and Tropical, all of them now published in addition to the overall chart.[8] The Latin Pop Albums chart features music only from the pop genre, while the Regional Mexican Albums chart includes information from different genres like duranguense, norteño, banda and mariachi, and the Tropical Albums includes different genres particularly salsa, merengue, bachata, and cumbia. In May 2005, another chart, Latin Rhythm Albums, was introduced in response to growing sales of reggaeton records.[10]

On the week ending January 26, 2017, Billboard updated the methodology to compile the Top Latin Albums chart into a multi-metric methodology to include track equivalent album units and streaming equivalent albums units.[11]

## Chart achievements

[edit]

### Artist with the most number-ones

[edit]

* Marco Antonio Solís (12)
* Luis Miguel (9)
* Bad Bunny (9)
* Enrique Iglesias (8)
* Los Temerarios (8)
* Daddy Yankee (7)
* Alejandro Fernández (7)
* Jenni Rivera (7)
* Los Tigres del Norte (7)
* Maná (7)
* Marc Anthony (7)
* Selena (7)
* Shakira (7)
* Ricky Martin (6)
* Wisin & Yandel (6)
* Romeo Santos (5)
* Don Omar (5)
* Juanes (5)
* Anuel AA (4)
* Ozuna (4)
* Thalía (4)

### Top 20 Albums with Most Weeks at Number-One

[edit]

The following are the top 20 longest-leading albums on the Top Latin Albums chart.[12]

Weeks | Artist | Album | Year

|
|
|

70  | Bad Bunny | YHLQMDLG | 2020–22
60  | Bad Bunny | Un Verano Sin Ti | 2022–24
58  | Gloria Estefan | Mi Tierra | 1993–94
46  | Bad Bunny | X 100pre | 2019–20
46  | Ozuna | Odisea | 2017–18
44  | Selena | Dreaming of You | 1995–97
29  | Luis Miguel | Segundo Romance | 1994–95
27  | Bad Bunny | El Último Tour Del Mundo | 2020–21
26  | Ricky Martin | Vuelve | 1998–99
24  | Bad Bunny | Debí Tirar Más Fotos | 2024-2025
24  | Daddy Yankee | Barrio Fino | 2004–05
23  | Aventura | The Last | 2009–10
20  | Selena | Amor Prohibido | 1994–95
20  | Juan Gabriel | Los Dúo, Vol. 2 | 2016–17
19  | Christina Aguilera | Mi Reflejo | 2000–01
17  | Shakira | Fijación Oral Vol. 1 | 2005
17  | Romeo Santos | Formula, Vol. 1 | 2011–12
17  | Ozuna | Aura | 2018
16  | Enrique Iglesias | Sex and Love | 2014
15  | Enrique Iglesias | Vivir | 1997
15  | Peso Pluma | Génesis | 2023–24

### Top 10 Albums of All-Time (1993–2018)

[edit]

In 2018, Billboard magazine compiled a ranking of the 20 best albums on the chart since its inception in 1993. The chart is based on the most number of weeks the albums spent on top of the chart. For albums with the same number of weeks at number one, they are ranked by the most total weeks on the chart.[13]

Rank  | Album  | Artist(s)  | Peak year  | Peak and duration  | Ref.

|
|
|
|
|

1\.  | Mi Tierra | Gloria Estefan | 1993  | #1 for 58 weeks  | [13]
2\.  | Odisea | Ozuna | 2017  | #1 for 46 weeks
3\.  | Dreaming of You | Selena | 1995  | #1 for 25 weeks
4\.  | Segundo Romance | Luis Miguel | 1994  | #1 for 29 weeks
5\.  | Vuelve | Ricky Martin | 1998  | #1 for 26 weeks
6\.  | Barrio Fino | Daddy Yankee | 2004  | #1 for 24 weeks
7\.  | The Last | Aventura | 2009  | #1 for 23 weeks
8\.  | Amor Prohibido | Selena | 1994  | #1 for 20 weeks
9\.  | Los Dúo, Vol. 2 | Juan Gabriel | 2016  | #1 for 20 weeks
10\.  | Mi Reflejo | Christina Aguilera | 2000  | #1 for 19 weeks

### Number-one debuts

[edit]

Main article: List of number-one debuts on Billboard Top Latin Albums

### Year-end best selling albums

[edit]

According to the RIAA certification, regular gold certification is awarded for shipping of 500,000 copies, platinum for one million units, and multi-platinum for two million unites, and following in increments of one million thereafter.[14] In addition, albums containing more than 50% Spanish language content may be awarded with Latin certification award, gold, (Disco de Oro) for shipments of 30,000 units, platinum (Disco de Platino) for 60,000 and multi-platinum (Multi-Platino) for 120,000 and following in increments of 60,000 thereafter (previously, Spanish-language albums were certified gold and platinum for 50,000 and 100,000 units shipped respectively before December 2013).[15] In the following table, the certification shown is either the standard or Latin certification depending on whichever one results in a higher value.

Year | Artist | Album | Label | RIAA certification

|
|
|
|

1994[16] | Gloria Estefan | Mi Tierra | Epic | 16× Platinum (Latin)[17]
1995[18] | Selena | Dreaming of You | EMI Latin | 59× Platinum (Latin)[19]
1996
1997[20] | Julio Iglesias | Tango | Columbia  | 6× Platinum (Latin)[21]
1998[22] | Alejandro Fernández | Me Estoy Enamorando | Sony Discos | Platinum[23]
1999[24] | Ricky Martin | Vuelve | Sony Discos  | Platinum[25]
2000[26] | Marc Anthony | Desde Un Principio: From the Beginning | RMM/Sony Discos  | Gold[27]
2001  | Paulina Rubio | Paulina | Universal Music Latino | 8× Platinum (Latin)[28]
2002  | Marc Anthony  | Libre | Sony Discos  | Gold [29]
2003  | Juanes | Un Día Normal | Surco/Universal Latino | 6× Platinum (Latin)[30]
2004  | Marco Antonio Solís | La Historia Continúa... | Fonovisa | 5× Platinum (Latin)[31]
2005  | Daddy Yankee | Barrio Fino | El Cartel/V.I. | Platinum[32]
2006[33] | Daddy Yankee | Barrio Fino en Directo | El Cartel/Interscope | Gold[34]
2007[35] | RBD | Celestial | EMI Televisa/Virgin | —
2008[36] | Wisin & Yandel | Los Extraterrestres | Machete | 3× Platinum (Latin)[37]
2009[38] | Aventura | The Last | Strichcode/Premium Latin  | 4× Platinum (Latin)[39]
2010[40]
2011[41] | Prince Royce | Prince Royce | Top Stop Music | 3× Platinum (Latin)[42]
2012[43] | Romeo Santos | Formula, Vol. 1 | Sony Music Latin | 3× Platinum (Latin)[44]
2013[45] | Jenni Rivera | La Misma Gran Señora | Fonovisa Records | 2× Platinum (Latin)[46]
2014[47] | Romeo Santos | Formula, Vol. 2 | Sony Music Latin | 11× Platinum (Latin)[48]
2015[49] | Juan Gabriel | Los Dúo | Universal Music Latino | Platinum (Latin)[50]
2016[51] | Los Dúo, Vol. 2 | —
2017[52] | Nicky Jam | Fénix | Sony Music Latin  | 11× Platinum (Latin)[53]
2018[54] | Ozuna | Odisea | Dimelo Vi  | 16× Platinum (Latin)[55]
2019[56] | Bad Bunny | X100pre | Rimas Entertainment  | 10× Platinum (Latin)[57]
2020[58] | YHLQMDLG | 24× Platinum (Latin)[57]
2021[59] | El Último Tour del Mundo | 6× Platinum (Latin)[57]
2022[60] | Un Verano Sin Ti |
2023[60] |
2024[61] | Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana |

### Year-end charts

[edit]

* Year-end chart of 2008
* Year-end chart of 2009

## See also

[edit]

* List of best-selling Latin albums in the United States
* Latin Pop Albums
* Regional Mexican Albums
* Tropical Albums
* Latin Rhythm Albums
* Hot Latin Songs

## References

[edit]

1. ^ "Billboard Methodology". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Archived from the original on 2008-07-22. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
2. ^ Cobo, Leila (July 21, 2007). "The Latin Lag". Billboard. Vol. 119, no. 29\. Prometheus Global Media. p. 16. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
3. ^ Mendizabal, Amaya (January 31, 2017). "Maluma Achieves Rare Feat: Nos. 1 & 2 on Latin Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
4. ^ "Top Latin Albums – The Week of July 10, 1993". Billboard. July 10, 1993. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
5. ^ Zellner, Xavier (June 21, 2017). "Shakira Earns Sixth No. 1 on Latin Albums Chart With 'El Dorado'". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
6. ^ Mendizabal, Amaya (December 11, 2014). "J. Balvin & Jenni Rivera Collect New No. 1s". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
7. ^ "Top Latin Albums". Billboard. July 12, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
8. ^ a b "Billboard's Latin Charts Switched to SoundScan". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 10, 1993. p. 4. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
9. ^ "Hot Latin LPs in Los Angeles – The Week of December 9, 1972". Billboard. December 9, 1972. p. 10. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
10. ^ Cobo, Leila (21 May 2005). "New Latin Charts Bow". Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 21\. Prometheus Global Media. p. 10\. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
11. ^ "Billboard's Genre Album Charts Will Now Incorporate Streams & Track Sales". Billboard. January 26, 2017. Archived from the original on April 23, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
12. ^ "Longest-Leading No. 1s Ever on Top Latin Albums Chart". Billboard. October 11, 2020. Archived from the original on October 11, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
13. ^ a b Roiz, Jessica (September 20, 2018). "The Top 20 Latin Albums of All Time". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
14. ^ "RIAA – Recording Industry Association of America". riaa.com. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
15. ^ "RIAA Updates Latin Gold & Platinum Program". RIAA. December 20, 2013. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
16. ^ "Billboard Year-end Charts (1994)". Rock On The Net. 1994-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
17. ^ "American album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Mi Tierra". Recording Industry Association of America.
18. ^ "Billboard Year-end Charts (1995)". Rock On The Net. 1995-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
19. ^ "American album certifications – Selena – Dreaming of You". Recording Industry Association of America.
20. ^ "Billboard Year-end Charts (1997)". Rock On The Net. 1997-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
21. ^ "American album certifications – Julio Iglesias – Tango". Recording Industry Association of America.
22. ^ "Billboard Year-end Charts (1998)". Rock On The Net. 1998-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
23. ^ "American album certifications – Alejandro Fernández – Me Estoy Enamorando". Recording Industry Association of America.
24. ^ "Billboard Year-end Charts (1999)". Rock On The Net. 1999-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
25. ^ "American album certifications – Ricky Martin – Vuelve". Recording Industry Association of America.
26. ^ "Billboard Year-end Charts (2000)". Rock On The Net. 2000-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
27. ^ "American album certifications – Marc Anthony – Desde Un Principio". Recording Industry Association of America.
28. ^ "American album certifications – Paulina Rubio – Paulina". Recording Industry Association of America.
29. ^ "American album certifications – Marc Anthony – Libre". Recording Industry Association of America.
30. ^ "American album certifications – Juanes – Un Dia Normal". Recording Industry Association of America.
31. ^ "American album certifications – Marco Antonio Solís – La Historia Continua". Recording Industry Association of America.
32. ^ "American album certifications – Daddy Yankee – Barrio Fino". Recording Industry Association of America.
33. ^ "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
34. ^ "American album certifications – Daddy Yankee – Barrio Fino en Directo". Recording Industry Association of America.
35. ^ "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
36. ^ "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
37. ^ "American album certifications – Wisin vs. Yandel – Los Extraterrestres". Recording Industry Association of America.
38. ^ "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
39. ^ "American album certifications – Aventura – The Last". Recording Industry Association of America.
40. ^ "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
41. ^ "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
42. ^ "American album certifications – Prince Royce – Prince Royce". Recording Industry Association of America.
43. ^ "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums". Billboard.
44. ^ "American album certifications – Romeo Santos – Formula, Vol. 1". Recording Industry Association of America.
45. ^ "Top Latin Music, Latin Music Artists & Latin Music Albums". Billboard.
46. ^ "American album certifications – "Rivera, Jenni"". Recording Industry Association of America.
47. ^ "Year-End 2014: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
48. ^ "American album certifications – "Santos, Romeo"". Recording Industry Association of America.
49. ^ "Year-End 2015: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
50. ^ "American album certifications – Los Duo". Recording Industry Association of America.
51. ^ "Year-End 2016: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
52. ^ "Year-End 2017: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
53. ^ "American album certifications – Nicky Jam". Recording Industry Association of America.
54. ^ "Year-End 2017: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
55. ^ "American album certifications – Ozuna". Recording Industry Association of America.
56. ^ "Year-End 2019: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
57. ^ a b c "American album certifications – Bad Bunny". Recording Industry Association of America.
58. ^ "Year-End 2020: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
59. ^ "Year-End 2021: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
60. ^ a b "Top Latin Albums". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
61. ^ "Top Latin Albums". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2024-12-30.

## External links

[edit]

* Current Top Latin Albums on Billboard (subscription required)
* Current Top Latin albums on Telemundo

* v
* t
* e

Billboard Latin music charts

Hot Latin Songs and Latin Airplay|

* 1980s
* 1990
* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

Latin Pop Airplay|

* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

Tropical Airplay|

* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

Top Latin Albums|

* 1990s
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010s
* 2020s

Latin Pop Albums|

* 1980s
* 1990s
* 2000s
* 2010s
* 2020s

Regional Mexican Albums|

* 1980s
* 1990
* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

Regional Mexican Airplay|

* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

Tropical Albums|

* 1980s
* 1990s
* 2000s
* 2010s
* 2020s

Latin Rhythm Albums|

* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

Latin Rhythm Airplay|

* 2025

Related articles|

* Billboard Hot Latin Songs Year-End Chart
* Top Latin Albums Year-End Chart
* Best-selling Latin albums
* Billboard Latin Music Awards
* List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Latin Songs chart
* List of number-one debuts on Billboard Top Latin Albums
* Billboard Regional Mexican Albums Year-end Chart, 1980s
* Billboard Regional Mexican Albums Year-end Chart, 1990s
* List of Latin songs on the Billboard Hot 100

Latin music portal

* v
* t
* e

Billboard charts

United States|

| All-genre charts|

| Songs|

* Billboard Hot 100
* Radio Songs
* Digital Song Sales
* Streaming Songs
* Bubbling Under Hot 100

|

Albums|

* Billboard 200
* Top Album Sales
* Top Streaming Albums
* Catalog Albums
* Independent Albums

Artists|

* Artist 100
* Emerging Artists

Pop|

* Pop Airplay
* Adult Contemporary
* Adult Pop Airplay

Country|

* Top Country Albums
* Hot Country Songs
* Country Airplay

Rock & Alternative|

* Hot Rock & Alternative Songs
* Mainstream Rock
* Alternative Airplay
* Adult Alternative Airplay

R&B/Hip-Hop|

* Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
* Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
* R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay
* Hot Rap Songs
* Hot R&B Songs
* Adult R&B Songs
* Rhythmic

Latin|

* Top Latin Albums
* Hot Latin Songs
* Latin Airplay
* Latin Pop Albums
* Latin Pop Airplay
* Latin Rhythm Albums
* Latin Rhythm Airplay
* Regional Mexican Albums
* Regional Mexican Airplay
* Tropical Albums
* Tropical Airplay

Dance|

* Top Dance Albums
* Hot Dance/Electronic Songs
* Hot Dance/Pop Songs
* Dance/Mix Show Airplay

Christian/Gospel|

* Top Christian Albums
* Hot Christian Songs
* Christian Airplay
* Top Gospel Albums
* Hot Gospel Songs

Other charts|

* Afrobeats Songs
* Americana/Folk Albums
* Christmas/Holiday charts
* Comedy Albums
* Kid Albums
* Smooth Jazz Airplay
* Twitter Real-Time
* World Digital Song Sales

Multinational|

* Billboard Global 200
* Global Excl. US

Other countries
(Hits of the World)|

* Argentina Hot 100
* Brasil Hot 100
* Brasil Artistas 25
* Canadian Albums
* Canadian Hot 100
* Radio China Top 10
* Croatia Songs
* Hong Kong Songs
* India Songs
* Japan Hot 100
* Japanese Hot Albums
* Malaysia Songs
* Mexico Songs
* Philippines Hot 100
* Romania Songs
* South Korea Songs
* Vietnam Hot 100

Defunct charts|

| United States|

* Comprehensive Albums
* Dance Club Songs
* Dance Singles Sales
* Heatseekers charts
* Hot Crossover 30
* Hot Singles Sales
* Pop 100
* TikTok Billboard Top 50
* Top 40 Tracks
* Twitter Real-Time

|

Multinational|

* European Top 100 Albums
* European Hot 100
* European Dance Radio Chart
* Social 50

Other countries|

* Brazil Songs
* China Top 100
* China Airplay/FL
* Greek Aiprlay
* Indonesia Top 100
* K-pop Hot 100
* Mexico Airplay
* Español
* Inglés
* Philippines Songs
* Türkiye Top 20

Related articles|

* Year-End
* Top Artist
* number-one singles and albums
* Decade-End
* Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones
* K-pop on the Billboard charts
* Albums
* Songs
* Japan Hot 100
* World Digital Song Sales
* Year-end

*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template