Renaissance (Beyoncé album)
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Renaissance (also referred to as Act I: Renaissance) is the seventh studio album by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. Released on July 29, 2022, by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records, Renaissance is the first installment of her trilogy project. Beam, Grace Jones, and Tems appear as guest vocalists on the album. Beyoncé conceived and recorded Renaissance during the COVID-19 pandemic, intending to inspire joy and escapism in listeners after a period of collective isolation. Celebrating the club culture that served as a refuge for Black and queer communities, the album pays homage to the pioneers who shaped those spaces. Arranged like a continuous DJ mix, Renaissance incorporates post-1970s Black dance music styles—such as disco, house, funk—and pays homage to the overlooked contributions of the pioneers who shaped those genres. Its lyrical themes center on escapism, hedonism, confidence, and self-expression. The album was promoted with the Renaissance World Tour in 2023 and an accompanying concert film. Renaissance became Beyoncé's seventh consecutive album to debut at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and has since been certified platinum. It also reached number one in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Four singles supported the album: the lead single, "Break My Soul", which peaked atop the U.S. Billboard Hot 100; the second single, "Cuff It", which reached number six; and "America Has a Problem" and "Virgo's Groove". Renaissance received critical acclaim for its eclectic yet cohesive sound, celebratory tone, and Beyoncé's vocals. It topped year-end lists from major outlets, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Rolling Stone; the lattermost later included it on its list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". By winning four of its nine nominations at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards—including Best Dance/Electronic Album—Beyoncé became the most awarded individual in Grammy history. The second installment of the trilogy, Cowboy Carter, followed on March 29, 2024.
Infobox
Released
July 29, 2022
Recorded
2020–2022
Studio
Sing MasteringTree Sound (Atlanta) Avenue A WestHardcoverHenson RecordingJuicy JuicyKings Landing WestNightbird RecordingParkwood WestRecord Plant (Los Angeles) Trailer (East Hampton, New York) Blakeslee (North Hollywood, California) Zak Starkey (Ochi Rios, Jamaica) Le Crib (Westport, Connecticut)
Genre
Dance house pop R&B
Length
62:14
Label
Parkwood Columbia
Producer
BAH Beam Beyoncé Boi-1da Al Cres A. G. Cook Honey Dijon Kelman Duran Hit-Boy Jameil Aossey Leven Kali Mike Dean Neenyo No I.D. Nova Wav P2J Chris Penny Luke Solomon Syd Skrillex Tricky Stewart Jahaan Sweet Symbolyc One Sevn Thomas The-Dream
Tables
Professional ratings · Reception › Critical response
Source
Source
Aggregate scores
Source
Aggregate scores
Rating
AnyDecentMusic?
AnyDecentMusic?
Aggregate scores
AnyDecentMusic?
Aggregate scores
8.6/10
Metacritic
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
91/100
Review scores
Review scores
Aggregate scores
Review scores
Source
Source
Aggregate scores
Source
Aggregate scores
Rating
AllMusic
AllMusic
Aggregate scores
AllMusic
Aggregate scores
And It Don't Stop
And It Don't Stop
Aggregate scores
And It Don't Stop
Aggregate scores
A+
Clash
Clash
Aggregate scores
Clash
Aggregate scores
9/10
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Aggregate scores
Entertainment Weekly
Aggregate scores
A
Exclaim!
Exclaim!
Aggregate scores
Exclaim!
Aggregate scores
10/10
The Guardian
The Guardian
Aggregate scores
The Guardian
Aggregate scores
MusicOMH
MusicOMH
Aggregate scores
MusicOMH
Aggregate scores
NME
NME
Aggregate scores
NME
Aggregate scores
Pitchfork
Pitchfork
Aggregate scores
Pitchfork
Aggregate scores
9.0/10
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Aggregate scores
Rolling Stone
Aggregate scores
| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 8.6/10 |
| Metacritic | 91/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| And It Don't Stop | A+ |
| Clash | 9/10 |
| Entertainment Weekly | A |
| Exclaim! | 10/10 |
| The Guardian | |
| MusicOMH | |
| NME | |
| Pitchfork | 9.0/10 |
| Rolling Stone | |
· Accolades › Awards
American Music Awards
American Music Awards
Organization
American Music Awards
Year
2022
Award
Favorite Pop/Rock Album
Result
Nominated
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Organization
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Year
Won
Danish Music Awards
Danish Music Awards
Organization
Danish Music Awards
Year
2022
Award
International Album of the Year
Result
Nominated
People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards
Organization
People's Choice Awards
Year
2022
Award
The Album of 2022
Result
Nominated
Soul Train Music Awards
Soul Train Music Awards
Organization
Soul Train Music Awards
Year
2022
Award
Best Album of the Year
Result
Won
BET Awards
BET Awards
Organization
BET Awards
Year
2023
Award
Album of the Year
Result
Won
Billboard Music Awards
Billboard Music Awards
Organization
Billboard Music Awards
Year
2023
Award
Top Dance/Electronic Album
Result
Won
Top R&B Album
Top R&B Album
Organization
Top R&B Album
Year
Nominated
Fonogram – Hungarian Music Awards
Fonogram – Hungarian Music Awards
Organization
Fonogram – Hungarian Music Awards
Year
2023
Award
Foreign Modern Pop-Rock Album of the Year
Result
Nominated
GAFFA Awards (Denmark)
GAFFA Awards (Denmark)
Organization
GAFFA Awards (Denmark)
Year
2023
Award
International Release of the Year
Result
Nominated
Grammy Awards
Grammy Awards
Organization
Grammy Awards
Year
2023
Award
Album of the Year
Result
Nominated
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Organization
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Year
Won
iHeartRadio Music Awards
iHeartRadio Music Awards
Organization
iHeartRadio Music Awards
Year
2023
Award
R&B Album of the Year
Result
Won
Kids' Choice Awards
Kids' Choice Awards
Organization
Kids' Choice Awards
Year
2023
Award
Favorite Album
Result
Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
Organization
MTV Video Music Awards
Year
2023
Award
Album of the Year
Result
Nominated
NAACP Image Awards
NAACP Image Awards
Organization
NAACP Image Awards
Year
2023
Award
Outstanding Album
Result
Won
Urban Music Awards
Urban Music Awards
Organization
Urban Music Awards
Year
2023
Award
Best Album
Result
Nominated
| Organization | Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
| American Music Awards | 2022 | Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Nominated | |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Album | Won | |||
| Danish Music Awards | 2022 | International Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| People's Choice Awards | 2022 | The Album of 2022 | Nominated | |
| Soul Train Music Awards | 2022 | Best Album of the Year | Won | |
| BET Awards | 2023 | Album of the Year | Won | |
| Billboard Music Awards | 2023 | Top Dance/Electronic Album | Won | |
| Top R&B Album | Nominated | |||
| Fonogram – Hungarian Music Awards | 2023 | Foreign Modern Pop-Rock Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| GAFFA Awards (Denmark) | 2023 | International Release of the Year | Nominated | |
| Grammy Awards | 2023 | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Best Dance/Electronic Album | Won | |||
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2023 | R&B Album of the Year | Won | |
| Kids' Choice Awards | 2023 | Favorite Album | Nominated | |
| MTV Video Music Awards | 2023 | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| NAACP Image Awards | 2023 | Outstanding Album | Won | |
| Urban Music Awards | 2023 | Best Album | Nominated |
Selected year-end rankings of Renaissance · Accolades › Year-end rankings
The A.V. Club
The A.V. Club
Publication
The A.V. Club
List
The 30 Best Albums of 2022
Rank
1
Clash
Clash
Publication
Clash
List
Albums of the Year 2022
Rank
1
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Publication
Entertainment Weekly
List
The 10 Best Albums of 2022
Rank
1
The Guardian
The Guardian
Publication
The Guardian
List
The 50 Best Albums of 2022
Rank
1
The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Publication
The Hollywood Reporter
List
The 10 Best Albums of 2022
Rank
1
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Publication
Los Angeles Times
List
The 20 Best Albums of 2022
Rank
1
NPR
NPR
Publication
NPR
List
Best Albums of 2022
Rank
1
Pitchfork
Pitchfork
Publication
Pitchfork
List
The 50 Best Albums of 2022
Rank
1
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Publication
Rolling Stone
List
The 100 Best Albums of 2022
Rank
1
Vulture
Vulture
Publication
Vulture
List
The Best Albums of 2022
Rank
1
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
| The A.V. Club | The 30 Best Albums of 2022 | 1 | |
| Clash | Albums of the Year 2022 | 1 | |
| Entertainment Weekly | The 10 Best Albums of 2022 | 1 | |
| The Guardian | The 50 Best Albums of 2022 | 1 | |
| The Hollywood Reporter | The 10 Best Albums of 2022 | 1 | |
| Los Angeles Times | The 20 Best Albums of 2022 | 1 | |
| NPR | Best Albums of 2022 | 1 | |
| Pitchfork | The 50 Best Albums of 2022 | 1 | |
| Rolling Stone | The 100 Best Albums of 2022 | 1 | |
| Vulture | The Best Albums of 2022 | 1 |
mw- Weekly chart performance · Charts › Weekly charts
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Chart (2022)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Peakposition
1
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Chart (2022)
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Peakposition
2
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Chart (2022)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Peakposition
1
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Chart (2022)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Peakposition
1
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2022)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
1
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Chart (2022)
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Peakposition
4
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Chart (2022)
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Peakposition
3
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Chart (2022)
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Peakposition
1
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Chart (2022)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Peakposition
1
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)
Chart (2022)
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)
Peakposition
3
French Albums (SNEP)
French Albums (SNEP)
Chart (2022)
French Albums (SNEP)
Peakposition
1
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Chart (2022)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Peakposition
2
Greek Albums (IFPI)
Greek Albums (IFPI)
Chart (2022)
Greek Albums (IFPI)
Peakposition
3
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)
Chart (2022)
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)
Peakposition
13
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Chart (2022)
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Peakposition
2
Irish Albums (OCC)
Irish Albums (OCC)
Chart (2022)
Irish Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
1
Italian Albums (FIMI)
Italian Albums (FIMI)
Chart (2022)
Italian Albums (FIMI)
Peakposition
2
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Chart (2022)
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Peakposition
40
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)
Chart (2022)
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)
Peakposition
44
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)
Chart (2022)
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)
Peakposition
2
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
Chart (2022)
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
Peakposition
1
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)
Chart (2022)
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)
Peakposition
3
Polish Albums (ZPAV)
Polish Albums (ZPAV)
Chart (2022)
Polish Albums (ZPAV)
Peakposition
3
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Chart (2022)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Peakposition
2
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Chart (2022)
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
1
Slovak Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Slovak Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Chart (2022)
Slovak Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Peakposition
4
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Chart (2022)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Peakposition
3
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (2022)
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Peakposition
1
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (2022)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Peakposition
3
Swiss Albums (Romandie)
Swiss Albums (Romandie)
Chart (2022)
Swiss Albums (Romandie)
Peakposition
1
UK Albums (OCC)
UK Albums (OCC)
Chart (2022)
UK Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
1
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (2022)
US Billboard 200
Peakposition
1
US Top Dance Albums (Billboard)
US Top Dance Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2022)
US Top Dance Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2022)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
1
| Chart (2022) | Peakposition |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 1 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) | 2 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) | 1 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) | 1 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard) | 1 |
| Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI) | 4 |
| Croatian International Albums (HDU) | 3 |
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten) | 1 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 1 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista) | 3 |
| French Albums (SNEP) | 1 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) | 2 |
| Greek Albums (IFPI) | 3 |
| Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ) | 13 |
| Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn) | 2 |
| Irish Albums (OCC) | 1 |
| Italian Albums (FIMI) | 2 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon) | 40 |
| Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan) | 44 |
| Lithuanian Albums (AGATA) | 2 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) | 1 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) | 3 |
| Polish Albums (ZPAV) | 3 |
| Portuguese Albums (AFP) | 2 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC) | 1 |
| Slovak Albums (ČNS IFPI) | 4 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE) | 3 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) | 1 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) | 3 |
| Swiss Albums (Romandie) | 1 |
| UK Albums (OCC) | 1 |
| US Billboard 200 | 1 |
| US Top Dance Albums (Billboard) | 1 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 1 |
Year-end chart performance · Charts › Year-end charts
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Chart (2022)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Position
56
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Chart (2022)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Position
25
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Chart (2022)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Position
72
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Chart (2022)
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Position
71
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Chart (2022)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Position
21
French Albums (SNEP)
French Albums (SNEP)
Chart (2022)
French Albums (SNEP)
Position
79
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Chart (2022)
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Position
95
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)
Chart (2022)
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)
Position
44
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
Chart (2022)
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
Position
43
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Chart (2022)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Position
48
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Chart (2022)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Position
63
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (2022)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Position
35
UK Albums (OCC)
UK Albums (OCC)
Chart (2022)
UK Albums (OCC)
Position
35
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (2022)
US Billboard 200
Position
21
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2022)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Position
11
| Chart (2022) | Position |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 56 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) | 25 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) | 72 |
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten) | 71 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 21 |
| French Albums (SNEP) | 79 |
| Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn) | 95 |
| Lithuanian Albums (AGATA) | 44 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) | 43 |
| Portuguese Albums (AFP) | 48 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE) | 63 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) | 35 |
| UK Albums (OCC) | 35 |
| US Billboard 200 | 21 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 11 |
Year-end chart performance · Charts › Year-end charts
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Chart (2023)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Position
98
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Chart (2023)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Position
31
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Chart (2023)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Position
55
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2023)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Position
45
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Chart (2023)
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Position
98
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Chart (2023)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Position
20
French Albums (SNEP)
French Albums (SNEP)
Chart (2023)
French Albums (SNEP)
Position
67
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Chart (2023)
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Position
55
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Chart (2023)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Position
58
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (2023)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Position
93
UK Albums (OCC)
UK Albums (OCC)
Chart (2023)
UK Albums (OCC)
Position
39
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (2023)
US Billboard 200
Position
22
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2023)
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)
Position
1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2023)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Position
7
| Chart (2023) | Position |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 98 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) | 31 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) | 55 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard) | 45 |
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten) | 98 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 20 |
| French Albums (SNEP) | 67 |
| Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn) | 55 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE) | 58 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) | 93 |
| UK Albums (OCC) | 39 |
| US Billboard 200 | 22 |
| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard) | 1 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 7 |
Year-end chart performance · Charts › Year-end charts
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Chart (2024)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Position
149
French Albums (SNEP)
French Albums (SNEP)
Chart (2024)
French Albums (SNEP)
Position
199
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Chart (2024)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Position
116
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (2024)
US Billboard 200
Position
177
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2024)
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)
Position
3
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2024)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Position
69
| Chart (2024) | Position |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) | 149 |
| French Albums (SNEP) | 199 |
| Portuguese Albums (AFP) | 116 |
| US Billboard 200 | 177 |
| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard) | 3 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 69 |
Year-end chart performance · Charts › Year-end charts
US Top Dance Albums (Billboard)
US Top Dance Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
US Top Dance Albums (Billboard)
Position
6
| Chart (2025) | Position |
| US Top Dance Albums (Billboard) | 6 |
Certifications and sales · Certifications and sales
Australia (ARIA)
Australia (ARIA)
Region
Australia (ARIA)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
35,000‡
Belgium (BRMA)
Belgium (BRMA)
Region
Belgium (BRMA)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
10,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)
Region
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)
Certification
Diamond
Certified units/sales
160,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)
Canada (Music Canada)
Region
Canada (Music Canada)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Region
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
20,000‡
France (SNEP)
France (SNEP)
Region
France (SNEP)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
100,000‡
Hungary (MAHASZ)
Hungary (MAHASZ)
Region
Hungary (MAHASZ)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
2,000‡
Iceland (FHF)
Iceland (FHF)
Region
Iceland (FHF)
Certification
—
Certified units/sales
1,156
Italy (FIMI)
Italy (FIMI)
Region
Italy (FIMI)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
25,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Region
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
15,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)
Poland (ZPAV)
Region
Poland (ZPAV)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
20,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)
Spain (PROMUSICAE)
Region
Spain (PROMUSICAE)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
20,000‡
Sweden (GLF)
Sweden (GLF)
Region
Sweden (GLF)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
United Kingdom (BPI)
Region
United Kingdom (BPI)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
300,000‡
United States (RIAA)
United States (RIAA)
Region
United States (RIAA)
Certification
2× Platinum
Certified units/sales
2,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| Australia (ARIA) | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Belgium (BRMA) | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) | Diamond | 160,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada) | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark) | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| France (SNEP) | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
| Hungary (MAHASZ) | Gold | 2,000‡ |
| Iceland (FHF) | — | 1,156 |
| Italy (FIMI) | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | Platinum | 15,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV) | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| Sweden (GLF) | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Platinum | 300,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA) | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history · Release history
July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022
Initial release date
July 29, 2022
Edition
Standard
Format(s)
Digital downloadstreamingCDvinyl LP
| Initial release date | Edition | Format(s) | Ref. |
| July 29, 2022 | Standard | Digital downloadstreamingCDvinyl LP |
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