List of number-one albums of 2003 (U.S.)

List of number-one albums of 2003 (U.S.)

The highest-selling albums and EPs in the United States are ranked in the Billboard 200, published by Billboard magazine. The data are compiled by Nielsen Soundscan based on each album's weekly physical and digital sales.[1]

Chart history

Issue Date Album Artist(s) Reference(s)
January 4 Up! Shania Twain [2]
January 11 8 Mile Soundtrack [3]
January 18 [4]
January 25 Come Away with Me Norah Jones [5]
February 1 [6]
February 8 [7]
February 15 Home Dixie Chicks [8]
February 22 Get Rich or Die Tryin' 50 Cent [9][10]
March 1 [11]
March 8 Chocolate Factory R. Kelly [12]
March 15 Come Away with Me Norah Jones [13]
March 22 Get Rich or Die Tryin 50 Cent [14]
March 29 [15]
April 5 [16]
April 12 Meteora Linkin Park [17]
April 19 [18]
April 26 Faceless Godsmack [19]
May 3 Thankful Kelly Clarkson [20]
May 10 American Life Madonna [21]
May 17 Get Rich or Die Tryin 50 Cent [22]
May 24 Body Kiss The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley [23]
May 31 The Golden Age of Grotesque Marilyn Manson [24]
June 7 14 Shades of Grey Staind [25]
June 14 How the West Was Won Led Zeppelin [26]
June 21 St. Anger Metallica [27]
June 28 Dance with My Father Luther Vandross [28]
July 5 After the Storm Monica [29]
July 12 Dangerously in Love Beyoncé [30]
July 19 Chapter II Ashanti [31]
July 26 [32]
August 2 Bad Boys II Soundtrack [33]
August 9 [34]
August 16 [35]
August 23 [36]
August 30 Greatest Hits Volume II and Some Other Stuff Alan Jackson [37]
September 6 The Neptunes Presents... Clones Various Artists [38]
September 13 Love & Life Mary J. Blige [39]
September 20 Metamorphosis Hilary Duff [40]
September 27 Heavier Things John Mayer [41]
October 4 Grand Champ DMX [42]
October 11 Speakerboxxx/The Love Below OutKast [43]
October 18 [44]
October 25 Chicken*N*Beer Ludacris [45]
November 1 Measure of a Man Clay Aiken [46]
November 8 [47]
November 15 Speakerboxxx/The Love Below OutKast [48]
November 22 Shock'n Y'all Toby Keith [49]
November 29 The Black Album Jay-Z [50]
December 6 In the Zone Britney Spears [51]
December 13 The Black Album Jay-Z [52]
December 20 The Diary of Alicia Keys Alicia Keys [53]
December 27 Soulful Ruben Studdard [54]

See also

References

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  3. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-01-03). "'8 Mile' Back Atop The Billboard 200". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1785785. Retrieved 2009-02-02. [dead link]
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  5. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-01-15). "Norah Jones Sails 'Away' To No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1797213. Retrieved 2009-02-02. [dead link]
  6. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-01-22). "Norah Jones Remains On Top". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1801861. Retrieved 2009-02-02. [dead link]
  7. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-01-29). "Norah Jones Remains Cozy At No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1806182. Retrieved 2009-02-02. [dead link]
  8. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-02-05). "Dixie Chicks Return 'Home' To No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1810613. Retrieved 2009-02-02. [dead link]
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  12. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-02-26). "R. Kelly's 'Chocolate Factory' Produces No. 1 Debut". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1825553. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  13. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-03-05). "Grammy Wave Carries Jones Back To No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1831074. Retrieved 2009-02-02. [dead link]
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  15. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-03-19). "50 Cent Locked & Loaded At No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1842284. Retrieved 2009-02-02. [dead link]
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  17. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-04-02). "Linkin Park's 'Meteora' Crashes Chart At No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1855140. Retrieved 2009-02-02. [dead link]
  18. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-04-09). "Linkin Park's 'Meteora' Has Lasting Chart Impact". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1861486. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  19. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-04-16). "Godsmack Takes 'Faceless' Straight To No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1867150. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  20. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-04-23). "Clarkson Becomes A No. 1 'Idol' Again". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1872053. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  21. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-04-30). "Madonna's 'Life' Easily Debuts At No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1877945. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  22. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-05-07). "50 Cent Holds Off 'Idol' To Return To No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1883009. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  23. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-05-14). "'Shout' It Out: Isley Bros. Return To No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1887312. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  24. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-05-21). "Marilyn Manson Posts 'Grotesque' At No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1892893. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  25. ^ MacNeil, Jason (2003-05-27). "Billboard Bits: Staind, Goo Goo Dolls, Some Girls". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1896487. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  26. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-06-04). "Zeppelin Smashes Records As CD/DVDs Debut At No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1903223. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  27. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-06-11). "Metallica Rages With Chart-Topping 'Anger'". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1910934. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  28. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-06-18). "Ailing Vandross Dances Atop Album Chart". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1916718. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  29. ^ Carpenter, Troy (2003-06-25). "Monica Creates A 'Storm' On The Billboard 200". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1921567. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  30. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-07-02). "Beyonce, Branch Albums Storm The Chart". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1926761. Retrieved 2009-02-02. 
  31. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-07-09). "Ashanti Returns To No. 1 With 'Chapter II'". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1931237. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  32. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-07-16). "Ashanti, Beyonce Albums Remain On Top". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1934941. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  33. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-07-23). "'Bad Boys II' Shoots Straight To No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1940059. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  34. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-07-30). "'Bad Boys' Still Good On The Chart". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1944753. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  35. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-08-06). "No Dislodging 'Bad Boys II' From No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1950300. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  36. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-08-13). "'Bad Boys II' Notches Fourth Week On Top". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1955614. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  37. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-08-20). "Jackson, Dashboard Albums Bow On Top". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1958960. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  38. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-08-27). "Hitmakers The Neptunes Land Compilation At No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1964260. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  39. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-09-03). "'Love & Life' Puts Blige Back On Top". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1968154. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  40. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-09-10). "Duff Debut Tops Album Chart". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1973127. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  41. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-09-17). "Mayer Carries 'Heavy' Straight To No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1980557. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  42. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-09-24). "DMX Proves 'Grand Champ' On Album Chart". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1985301. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  43. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-10-01). "OutKast Leads Nine New Top-20 Chart Entries". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1990007. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  44. ^ "The Billboard 200: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2003-10-08. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=305&cfgn=Albums&cfn=The+Billboard+200&ci=3051297&cdi=8059630&cid=10%2F18%2F2003. Retrieved 4 February 2009. [dead link]
  45. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-10-15). "Ludacris Scores First No. 1 Album". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2002398. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  46. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-10-22). "Aiken 'Measures' Up At No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2007672. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  47. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-10-29). "Pop Idol Fends Off Rock Vets On Billboard 200". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2012595. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  48. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-11-05). "OutKast Pops Back To No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2017268. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  49. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-11-12). "Keith 'Shocks' Billboard 200 With No. 1 Debut". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2025908. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  50. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-11-19). "Back In 'Black': Jay-Z Swan Song Bows On Top". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2031368. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  51. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-11-26). "Britney In Her 'Zone' Atop Billboard 200". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2041063. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  52. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-12-03). "Jay-Z Back Atop The Billboard 200". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2044031. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  53. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-12-10). "Keys Unlocks Second No. 1 Debut". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2048574. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
  54. ^ Martens, Todd (2003-12-17). "Studdard Takes 'Soulful' To No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2053384. Retrieved 2009-02-04. [dead link]
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