Britney Spears is the one and only "Princess of Pop," cementing her reputation early in her career with her first two albums, "...Baby One More Time" in 1999 and "Oops!... I Did It Again," in 2000, being global hits and making her the best-selling teenage artist of all-time.
As she adopted a more mature image with her later works, Spears belted out critically acclaimed albums such as "Blackout" in 2007, "Circus" in 2008, and "Femme Fatale" in 2012.
Even with all the controversies and struggles, the Princess of Pop has faced, her legacy still endures. To look back and appreciate the pop phenomenon that is Britney Spears, here are five of her essential vinyl records.
Oops!...I Did It Again - Limited Edition
Britney's second studio album, released at the turn of the millennium, sold 500,000 copies within the week of its release and debuted at the top of Billboard 200 charts. The album's sales performance earned Spears the record for the highest first-week sales from a female artist, a record she held for fifteen years.
Take ownership of this landmark album to the next level by having this limited edition purple swirl vinyl and listen to hits including the title track itself, her cover of The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," and "Lucky."
Circus - Exclusive Limited Edition
The lighter and more upbeat follow-up to her critically-acclaimed "Blackout" also debuted at the number one spot of the Billboard 200. It spawned the hit single "Womanizer," which recorded the most significant leap in the Hot 100 by landing at the top spot after debuting from the 96th place. The release of her album was accompanied by the sold-out tour "The Circus Starring Britney Spears" in 2009.
Listen to the thirteen-track album, including "If U Seek Amy" and "Circus" from this limited edition clear piece of vinyl.
Britney Jean - Exclusive Limited Edition
This limited edition, distinctly pink vinyl, only had 5,000 copies pressed, making it a fascinating inclusion for any pop music aficionados. Released in 2013, Britney Jean Spears has called her second eponymous album as her most personal work, having a hand in the writing of all tracks in this album.
"Britney Jean," however, was met with some controversy upon its release, with critics questioning the authenticity of Spears' vocals. Listen and see for yourself if these allegations hold water as you play "Passenger" and "Perfume."
Glory (Deluxe Version)
Britney Spears as the "Princess of Pop" has long departed. With her ninth album, "Glory," see Brit become a queen on her own right with one of her personal favorites. While the album was two years in the making, the project bore the fruits of Spears' efforts, with critics hailing "Glory as her most involved work in a decade.
The double-vinyl gatefold includes an online download code for mobile listening, though you might prefer listening to the old record player and go through "Make Me..." with G-Eazy, to "Hard To Forget Ya."
...Baby One More Time
Listen to the album that started it all. Britney's 1999 debut studio album is now considered as a landmark work in the revival of the teen pop genre in the late 90s and early 2000s. Its title track was the best-selling song of 1999.
Relive the 90s with her singles "Sometimes," "(You Drive Me) Crazy," and "From The Bottom of My Broken Heart."
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