I Want You Back (NSYNC song)

"I Want You Back"
Single by NSYNC
from the album NSYNC
B-side	"You Got It" "I Just Wanna Be with You" "Everything I Own" "Giddy Up"
Released	October 7, 1996 (Germany) January 20, 1998 (UK and United States)
Format	CD single
Recorded	August 1996 Cheiron Studios (Stockholm, Sweden)
Genre	Dance-pop
Length	3:20
Label	RCA
Writer(s)	Denniz Pop, Max Martin
Producer(s)	Denniz Pop, Max Martin
Certification	Gold
NSYNC singles chronology
"I Want You Back" (1996) "Tearin' Up My Heart" (1997)

"I Want You Back" is the debut single from American boy band NSYNC.

It was written and produced by Max Martin and his mentor at the time, Denniz Pop, and was the first single released from the band's self-titled debut album; it is also included on their 2005 compilation album, Greatest Hits. It peaked at #13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and won a Billboard award for Best New Dance Clip.

Music video

Two versions of the music video have been released. The first, shot in Stockholm, Sweden from August 15–16, 1996 was released with the original German release of the song in October 1996. This version features the group in a space station, with many high-tech effects playing out around them. The boys then attempt to contact a girl and bring her on board. This version was directed by Alan Calzatti. The second video accompanied the European and American release of the song in 1998. This version was shot in black-and-white, and features the group performing in a warehouse, with shots of them playing pool and driving in a Cadillac intertwined. This version was directed by Jesse Vaughan and Douglas Biro.

Track listings

• Germany (1996)

CD1

1. "I Want You Back" (radio version) – 3:20
2. "I Want You Back" (long version) – 4:23

CD2

1. "I Want You Back" (radio version) – 3:20
2. "I Want You Back" (long version) – 4:23
3. "I Want You Back" (club version) – 5:24
4. "I Want You Back" (Progressive Dub Mix) – 5:26

• Europe (1998)

1. "I Want You Back" (radio version) – 3:20
2. "Tearin' Up My Heart" (radio version) – 3:26
3. "You Got It" – 3:34
4. "I Want You Back" (club version) – 5:24

• UK (1998)

CD1

1. "I Want You Back" (radio version) – 3:20
2. "I Just Wanna Be with You" – 4:02
3. "I Want You Back" (Riprock and Alex G.'s Smooth Vibe Mix) – 4:28

CD2

1. "I Want You Back" (radio version) – 3:20
2. "Everything I Own" – 4:10
3. Exclusive interview – 5:06

• America (1998)

CD1

1. "I Want You Back" (radio version) – 3:20
2. "I Want You Back" (Riprock's Elevation Mix) – 5:28

CD2

1. "I Want You Back" (Hot Tracks Extended Version) – 5:23
2. "I Want You Back" (Riprock's Elevation Mix) – 5:28
3. "I Want You Back" (Florian's Transcontinent Club Mix) – 5:45
4. "I Want You Back" (Riprock & Alex G.'s Smooth Vibe Mix) – 4:27

Limited edition digipak

1. "I Want You Back" (radio version) – 3:20
2. "Giddy Up" – 4:07

• Australia (1998)

1. "I Want You Back" (radio version) – 3:20
2. "I Want You Back" (Back Beat Radio Mix) – 3:38
3. "I Want You Back" (Riprock's Elevation Radio Mix) – 3:42
4. "I Want You Back" (Florian's Transcontinent Radio Mix) – 3:15
5. "I Want You Back" (Suggested Callout Hook) – 0:10

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (1996-1997) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[1] 11 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[2] 11 Europe (European Hot 100)[3] 34 Germany (Official German Charts)[4] 10 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[5] 22 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] 5 Scotland (Official Charts Company)[7] 50 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[8] 14 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[9] 5 UK Singles Chart 62 Chart (1998-99) Peak position Canadian RPM Singles Chart 2 Irish Singles Chart[10] 22 Scottish Singles Chart[11] 6 UK Singles Chart 5 US Billboard Hot 100 13 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) 7

Year-end charts Chart (1998) Position US Billboard Hot 100[12] 37 Certifications Region Certification Sales/shipments Australia (ARIA)[13] Gold 35,000^^ Germany (BVMI)[14] Gold 250,000^^ United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 600,000[16] ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

1. "Australian-charts.com – 'N Sync – I Want You Back". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
2. "Austriancharts.at – 'N Sync – I Want You Back" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
3. Billboard - Google Books
4. "Musicline.de – 'N Sync Single-Chartverfolgung" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH.
5. "Nederlandse Top 40 – 'N Sync search results" (in Dutch) Dutch Top 40.
6. "Charts.org.nz – 'N Sync – I Want You Back". Top 40 Singles.
7. "Archive Chart: 1997-11-16". Scottish Singles Top 40.
8. "Swedishcharts.com – 'N Sync – I Want You Back". Singles Top 100.
9. "Swisscharts.com – 'N Sync – I Want You Back". Swiss Singles Chart.
10. http://www.irishcharts.ie/search/placement?page=2
11. http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/19990221/41/
12. "Billboard Top 100 - 1998". Retrieved 2010-08-28.
13. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1999 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association.
14. "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank ('N Sync; 'I Want You Back')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
15. "American single certifications – 'N Sync – I Want You Back". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
16. "Best-Selling Records of 1998". Billboard (BPI Communications Inc.) 111 (5): 75. January 30, 1999. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.