Special Report

Most Popular Debut Albums of All Time

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40. Nelly, “Country Grammar”
> Peak position on Billboard 200: No. 1 (for 5 weeks)
> Total time on Billboard 200: 104 weeks
> Chart debut date: July 15, 2000

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39. The Cars, “The Cars”
> Peak position on Billboard 200: No. 18 (for 2 weeks)
> Total time on Billboard 200: 139 weeks
> Chart debut date: July 1, 1978

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38. Stone Temple Pilots, “Core”
> Peak position on Billboard 200: No. 3 (for 2 weeks)
> Total time on Billboard 200: 117 weeks
> Chart debut date: Jan. 9, 1993

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37. Van Halen, “Van Halen”
> Peak position on Billboard 200: No. 19 (for 2 weeks)
> Total time on Billboard 200: 173 weeks
> Chart debut date: March 11, 1978

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36. Brooks & Dunn, “Brand New Man”
> Peak position on Billboard 200: No. 10 (for 1 week)
> Total time on Billboard 200: 153 weeks
> Chart debut date: Sept. 7, 1991

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