''Backstreet Boys'' is the debut

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by American

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, first released in Germany on May 6, 1996, by

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. The first single released from the album was " We've Got It Goin' On". Further singles from the album were " I'll Never Break Your Heart", " Get Down (You're the One for Me)", " Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)", and " Anywhere for You". The album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. While the single "We've Got It Goin' On" was a success in Europe, it was not a hit in the United States. As a result, ''Backstreet Boys'' was only initially released outside of the country. Following the success of "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)" in the United States, their Self Titled US Debut Album was Released in 1997 and released as their debut in the country. The US debut also includes songs from the band's second album release '' Backstreet's Back'' (1997).

Track listing

Notes * signifies remix and additional production * signifies co-production Additional tracks *The Italy limited edition includes "Non Puoi Lasciarmi Così" (the Italian version of "Quit Playing Games With My Heart") *The Spain/Latin America limited edition includes Donde Quieras Yo Iré (the Spanish version of "Anywhere for You") and "Nunca Te Haré Llorar" (the Spanish version of "I'll Never Break Your Heart") Sample credits *"Boys Will Be Boys" contains elements of "

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" written by

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and performed by

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. *"Let's Have a Party" contains elements of " Enjoy Yourself" written by

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and

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and performed by

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. *"Don't Leave Me" contains samples of "

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" written and performed by

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and " Please Don't Go" written by

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and Richard Finch and performed by KC and the Sunshine Band.

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