Libra (Julio Iglesias album)

Libra
Studio album by
Julio Iglesias
Released1985
GenrePop Latin
Length37:22
Language
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Portuguese
LabelCBS Discos
ProducerRamon Arcusa
Julio Iglesias chronology
1100 Bel Air Place
(1984) 		Libra
(1985) 		Un hombre solo
(1987)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Libra (Pound) is a Julio Iglesias album released in 1985. The album was his first to reach number-one on the Latin Pop Album charts. Around this time, Iglesias returned to his roots, singing in his native Spanish again, although it had one English-language track, his version of Cole Porter's legendary classic "I've Got You Under My Skin". It was released as a single, and became a minor hit around Europe.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Ni Te Tengo, Ni Te Olvido (Luis Gardey)"4:02
2."Tú y Yo (Danny Daniel, Julio Iglesias)"3:43
3."I've Got You Under My Skin (Cole Porter)"4:02
4."Diré (Daniel)"3:46
5."Abril en Portugal (Coimbra) (Raul Ferrao, Jose Galhardo, Iglesias)"3:08
6."Felicidades (Ray Girado)"3:44
7."Esta Cobardía (Paco Cepero, F.M. Moncada)"3:11
8."Coração Apaixonado (Fernando Adour, Ricardo Magno)"5:02
9."Ni Tu Gato Gris, Ni Tu Perro Fiel (Daniel, Rafael Ferro)"3:08
10."Todo y Nada (Iglesias, Ferro, Adour, Ramón Arcusa)"3:37

Charts

Weekly charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Argentina (CAPIF)[15] 3× Platinum 180,000^
Australia (ARIA)[15] Gold 35,000^
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[16] 5× Platinum 1,250,000*
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Gold 50,000^
Chile[15] Platinum  
Colombia[15] Gold  
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[15] Gold 50,000^
Japan — 16,950[7]
Mexico (AMPROFON)[15] Platinum 250,000^
Portugal (AFP)[17] Platinum 60,000[17]
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[15] 3× Platinum 300,000^
Sweden (GLF)[15] Gold 50,000^
United States (RIAA)[18] 6× Platinum (Latin) 600,000^
Summaries
Worldwide — 3,000,000[19]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

References

  1. ^ Libra at AllMusic
  2. ^ "International Bestsellers - Argentina" (PDF). Cash Box. April 26, 1980. p. 18. Retrieved 5 October 2022 – via World Radio History.
  3. ^ Kent 1993, p. 148.
  4. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Julio Iglesias – Libra" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  5. ^ "European Top 100 Albums" (PDF). Eurotipsheet. Vol. 1, no. 30. 7 October 1985. p. 20. OCLC 29800226 – via World Radio History.
  6. ^ "Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline" (in German). Musicline.de. Phononet GmbH. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  7. ^ a b Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970-2005. Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. 2006. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.
  8. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Julio Iglesias – Libra" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  9. ^ a b Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  10. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Julio Iglesias – Libra". Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  11. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  12. ^ "Julio Iglesias Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  13. ^ "Julio Iglesias Chart History (Latin Pop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  14. ^ "Top Pop Latin Albums" (PDF). Billboard. 27 December 1986. p. Y-42. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Julio's Gold And Platinum Success". Billboard. 27 May 2000. p. 110. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  16. ^ Julio Iglesias 30th Anniversary. Billboard magazine. 27 May 2000. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  17. ^ a b "Gold & Platinum Awards 1986" (PDF). Music and Media. 27 December 1986. p. 34. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  18. ^ "American album certifications – Iglesias, Julio – Libra". Recording Industry Association of America.
  19. ^ "Latinos a la alza". El Norte (in Spanish). 17 September 2000. Retrieved 8 May 2022 – via ProQuest.

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