T.A.T.u. discography

t.A.T.u. discography
t.A.T.u. performing in Kirov, Russia, in 2006
Studio albums6
Compilation albums1
Video albums3
Singles18
Remix albums2
Promotional singles3

Russian duo t.A.T.u. have released six studio albums, one compilation album, two remix albums, eighteen singles, and three promotional singles. t.A.T.u. debuted in 2000 with the single "Ya Soshla S Uma" from their debut album 200 Po Vstrechnoy, released in 2001 by Universal Music Russia. The album reached number one in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia.[1][2][3] After selling 850,000 copies in Russia, it was certified platinum by the IFPI for more than one million copies in Europe, the first time for an Eastern European act.[4][5][6] The album's English-language counterpart, 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane, was released worldwide through Interscope Records in 2002. It reached number thirteen on the US Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA. In Japan, the album reached number one, the first time for a foreign group,[A] and sold 1.8 million copies.[12][13] It was also certified platinum by the IFPI for more than one million copies sold in Europe.[14] 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane was promoted with the duo's first international single "All the Things She Said", which topped the charts in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom while peaking at number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100. The album produced three more singles—"Not Gonna Get Us", "30 Minutes", and "How Soon Is Now?"—, with the former becoming t.A.T.u.'s second top 10 single in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Ultimately, 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane became the twelfth best-selling album of 2003, and sold over 5 million copies worldwide.[15][16] A remix album titled Remixes was released in 2003 and certified gold in Russia.

t.A.T.u.'s third and fourth studio albums, Dangerous and Moving and Lyudi Invalidy, respectively, were released in 2005. Dangerous and Moving achieved its best placing in Taiwan, where it peaked at number four.[17] It reached the top 10 in Mexico, where it was certified gold,[18] and Japan, as well as the top 20 in Germany and Italy. Its first single, "All About Us", reached number five on Russia's TopHit chart and the top 10 in several European countries, including the United Kingdom. "All About Us" also reached the top 40 in Australia, Ireland, and Japan. Two more singles from Dangerous and Moving, "Friend or Foe" and "Gomenasai", achieved popularity in Europe. Lyudi Invalidy was certified platinum in Russia.[19] The duo released their greatest hits album The Best in 2006 after parting ways with Universal Music.[20] The single "Loves Me Not" was selected to promote the album and reached the top 40 in Russia and Slovakia.[21]

t.A.T.u.'s fifth studio album Vesyolye Ulybki was released in 2008. It spawned three singles—"Beliy Plaschik", "220", and "You and I"—, all of which charted in the Russian top 100. The album's English-language counterpart Waste Management followed in 2009. The duo released the remix album Waste Management Remixes before splitting in 2011.[22] With 8 million records sold worldwide,[20] t.A.T.u. rank among the best-selling girl groups.

  1. ^ "Oficiální česká hitparáda (pro týden: 31.5.2002)" (in Czech). IFPI CR. Archived from the original on 1 June 2002.
  2. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży (sprzedaż w okresie 19.08.2002 - 25.08.2002)" (in Polish). Związek Producentów Audio-Video. 2 September 2002. Archived from the original on 1 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Hitparáda IFPI slovensko (Obdobie 14.1.-20.1.2002)" (in Slovak). IFPI SR. Archived from the original on 5 February 2002.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference SMH was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "IFPI Platinum Europe Awards - 2002". IFPI. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  6. ^ Sexton, Paul (22 June 2002). "Universal Russia's Tatu Wins Eastern Europe's First IFPI Platinum Awards". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 25. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 51. ISSN 0006-2510.
  7. ^ "Hitmakers with a Golden Touch". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 27. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 5 July 2003. p. 52. ISSN 0006-2510.
  8. ^ Poole, Robert Michael (20 March 2009). "No constrictions on BoA's ambitions". The Japan Times. Archived from the original on 9 June 2019.
  9. ^ "Hits of the World: Japan (Dempa Publications Inc.; 02/05/2003)". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 7. 15 February 2003. p. 40. ISSN 0006-2510.
  10. ^ "【オリコン】BLACKPINK、アルバム初登場首位デビュー 海外歌手3組目" (in Japanese). Oricon. 5 September 2017. Archived from the original on 28 February 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  11. ^ "Hits of the World: Japan (Dempa Publications Inc.; 03/12/2003)". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 12. 22 March 2003. p. 72. ISSN 0006-2510.
  12. ^ McClure, Steve (9 August 2003). "Japan Decline Continues". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 32. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 67. ISSN 0006-2510.
  13. ^ Cite error: The named reference JPNsales was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  14. ^ "IFPI Platinum Europe Awards - 2003". IFPI. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  15. ^ "Top 50 Global Best Selling Albums for 2003" (PDF). International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 November 2008. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
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  17. ^ "Weekly Top 20: Combo Chart (第41週計算時間: 2005/10/14 - 2005/10/20)" (in Traditional Chinese). G-Music. Archived from the original on 24 October 2005.
  18. ^ "Top 100 Album: De Enero a Diciembre de 2005 (Dangerous and Moving: #88)" (PDF) (in Spanish). AMPROFON. Ipsos. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 February 2010.
  19. ^ Cite error: The named reference RUScert was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  20. ^ a b "t.A.T.u. and Universal/Interscope Music have come to a mutual decision to end their contractual relationship. [...]". t.A.T.u. Universal Music. 30 August 2006. Archived from the original on 6 October 2007.
  21. ^ "Radio Top 100: t.A.T..u. - "Loves Me Not" (Universal Music)" (in Slovak). IFPI Slovakia. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  22. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (4 April 2011). "T.A.T.u. Calls It Quits Following Release of Remix Album". Billboard. Retrieved 29 March 2018.


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