Mariah Carey (album) facts for kids

Mariah Carey is the very first studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on June 12, 1990, by Columbia Records. This album quickly became a huge success. It reached the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.

The album has sold more than 15 million copies around the world. This made Mariah Carey a global music star right from the start. Four songs from the album became number one hits in the US. These popular songs were "Vision of Love", "Love Takes Time", "Someday", and "I Don't Wanna Cry".

Making the Album

Mariah Carey worked on this album for a long time. She recorded songs from December 1988 to March 1990. The recording took place in studios in New York City and Glen Cove, New York. She also did some work in San Rafael, California.

Mariah Carey not only sang on the album but also helped write and produce many of the songs. She worked with several talented producers. These included Rhett Lawrence, Ric Wake, Narada Michael Walden, Ben Margulies, and Walter Afanasieff.

Hit Songs from the Album

The album features 11 songs. Many of them became very popular.

• "Vision of Love" was the first song released from the album. It became a number one hit and showed off Mariah's amazing vocal range.
• "Love Takes Time" was another chart-topper. It's a powerful ballad that fans loved.
• "Someday" is an upbeat song that also reached number one. It has a catchy rhythm.
• "I Don't Wanna Cry" became Mariah's fourth number one single from this album. It's a moving song about heartbreak.
• "There's Got to Be a Way" was also released as a single, especially in the UK.

Album Success Around the World

Mariah Carey was a big hit in many countries. It reached high positions on music charts globally.

Top Chart Positions

The album reached number one in the United States on the Billboard 200 chart. It also hit number one in Canada. In other countries, it was very popular too:

• Australia: Number 6
• France: Number 17
• Germany: Number 24
• Japan: Number 13
• New Zealand: Number 4
• Norway: Number 4
• Sweden: Number 8
• United Kingdom: Number 6

Album Awards

Because of its huge sales, the album received many awards called "certifications." These awards show how many copies were sold.

• In the United States, it was certified 9 times Multi-Platinum. This means it sold over 9 million copies there!
• In Canada, it was 7 times Platinum.
• Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom also gave it Platinum awards.
• Spain and Switzerland awarded it Gold.

This album truly launched Mariah Carey's incredible career.

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Images for kids

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  Carey (pictured in 1990) promoting "Vision of Love" on The Wogin Show

See also

In Spanish: Mariah Carey (álbum) para niños