Top Selling Albums and Singles 1989
Twenty years on, the likes of Madonna, Janet Jackson and even New Kids On The Block are still — ahem — Hangin' Tough. Bobby Brown and Debbie Gibson? Not so much. Here's a look at the top five selling albums and singles in the last year of the '80s
1. Don't Be Cruel by Bobby Brown
Originally released in 1988, Bobby Brown's sophomore album was the best selling of 1989, eventually going eight times Platinum. And just as Control did for Janet Jackson, Don't Be Cruel allowed Brown to discard his rather innocent image, making him a real player on the R&B scene. The eponymous title track, as well as "My Prerogative" and "Every Little Step", were all huge hits.
TIME's Take: "The fresh mix of funky, hiphop beats and bright, soulful melodies set a widely influential musical style, fitting perfectly around Brown's slim vocal talents."
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