From Billboard · Trevor Anderson · · 1m 20s
Beyonce's B'Day storms back to No. 1
A 20th anniversary deluxe edition sends Beyonce's 2006 album back near the top of Billboard's biggest charts.
In brief
A 20th anniversary deluxe edition sends Beyonce's 2006 album back near the top of Billboard's biggest charts. B'Day's anniversary expansion turned a 2006 hit into a 2026 chart force, adding to Beyonce's already rare R&B chart record. Originally reported by Billboard.
B'Day hits No. 1
B'Day debuts at No. 1 on Top R&B Albums after its 20th anniversary deluxe edition arrived Sept. 4. It is Beyonce's sixth leader on the chart.
“Beyoncé achieves her sixth No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart”
The deluxe edition worked
The expanded set grew to 31 tracks, more than double the 2006 standard version, with new collaborations tied to Pharrell, Maluma and Selena's legacy.
“more than double the 2006 standard version”
Streams led the surge
B'Day earned 38,000 equivalent album units for Sept. 4 to 10. Streaming made up 22,000 units, equal to 22.5 million official on-demand streams.
“22.5 million official on-demand streams”
Beyonce climbs the record book
With six No. 1s on Top R&B Albums, Beyonce now ranks second in the chart's history. The Weeknd leads with eight.
“only The Weeknd, with 8 champs, claims more”
Older albums still chart
Two earlier Beyonce albums also reached Top R&B Albums after the chart launched in 2013. 4 peaked at No. 6, while I Am... Sasha Fierce reached No. 17.
Morning Dew rises too
Beyonce also tops Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay as Morning Dew (Donk) jumps 7 to 1, giving her a 14th career leader there.
“Bey’s 14th career leader”
The essence
B'Day's anniversary expansion turned a 2006 hit into a 2026 chart force, adding to Beyonce's already rare R&B chart record.
