After a 56-week climb, Whitney’s debut album Whitney Houston reached #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart on March 8, 1986 where it remained for 14 weeks. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time — certified 14x Platinum by the RIAA in 2023, which includes a Diamond certification. It produced three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and its worldwide sales are more than 25 million.