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Age Ain't Nothing but a Number is the debut album by American recording artist Aaliyah, released under Jive and Blackground Records on May 24, 1994, in the United States. After being signed by her uncle Barry Hankerson, Aaliyah was introduced to recording artist and producer R. Kelly. He became her mentor, as well as the lead songwriter and producer of the album. The duo recorded the album at the Chicago Recording Company in Chicago, Illinois. The album featured two hit singles, including the top ten-charting "Back & Forth" and "At Your Best (You Are Love)"; both singles were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). One additional single followed in the U.S.: "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number". 2 more singles were released internationally after "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number": "Down With The Clique" and "The Thing I Like". Age Ain't Nothing But a Number received generally favorable reviews from critics. Many noted Aaliyah's vocal ability and praised the lyrical content. Aaliyah was credited for redefining R&B by blending her voice with Kelly's new jack swing. The album peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200 and sold over three million copies in the United States, where it was certified double platinum by the RIAA. The album was certified Gold in Canada by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) and Silver in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) to date. The album has sold over six million copies worldwide.

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Album

Release Format Tracks Release Events Label Catalog# Barcode
Official
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number CD 13
  • 1994-05-24 (US)
Jive Records 01241-41533-2 012414153326
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number CD 13
  • 1994-05-24 (US)
Jive Records J2 1533 012414153326
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number CD 13
  • 1994-05-24 (US)
Jive Records J2 1533 0208314858288
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number CD 14
  • 1994 (GB)
Jive Records CHIP 149 5013705147128
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number CD 14
  • 1996-10-01 (AT)
Jive Records Chip 149 5013705147128
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number CD 14
  • 2003-09-01 (DE)
Zomba Label Group 828765355520
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number CD 15
  • 2006-11-22 (JP)

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