#1 Album on August 7, 1982

Mirage
Fleetwood Mac

The #1 album Mirage spawned four hit singles in 1982 and 1983 for hall of fame rockers Fleetwood Mac. The band delivered their classic hits "Hold Me", "Gypsy", "Love in Store", and "Oh Diane". Band members included Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood.
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#1 Album on August 6, 1998

Hello Nasty
Beastie Boys

Hello Nasty was the first album release in four years from the hip hop band Beastie Boys. The album debuted at #1 and produced three charted singles: "Intergalactic", "Body Movin'" and "The Negotiation Limerick File". The Beastie Boys began in New York City as a hardcore punk group in 1979.
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#1 Album on August 5, 2000

Now 4
Various Artists

Now That's What I Call Music! 4 hit #1 in summer of 2000. The fourth edition of the Now! greatest hits series features 18 tracks from the likes of Britney Spears, Lenny Kravits, Jennifer Lopez, Smash Mouth and Hanson. This success of Now 4 is notable in that it is the first album of previously released hits to debut at #1 on the charts.
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#1 Album on August 4, 1984

Purple Rain
Prince and the Revolution

Purple Rain ranks among the best albums in rock music history. Five of nine songs on the movie sound track charted, including "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy", both #1 singles, as well as "Purple Rain", "I Would Die 4 U" and "Take Me with U". The album marked the recording debut of Prince's band The Revolution.
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#1 Album on August 3, 1986

Top Gun
Soundtrack

The navy action film Top Gun starring Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis reached blockbuster status in the summer of 1986. The #1 soundtrack features several artists. Three singles from the album hit the charts, including Loverboy's "Heaven In Your Eyes", "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins, and the #1 "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin.
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#1 Album on August 2, 2003

Bad Boys II
Soundtrack

The #1 movie soundtrack features tracks from Jay-Z, Nelly, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige and others. The singles "La-La-La" and "Shake Ya Tailfeather" were top twenty hits. The 2003 action-comedy film stars Martin Lawrence and Will Smith as two South Florida narcotics cops. The film is a sequel to the 1995 film Bad Boys.
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#1 Album on August 1, 1981

Long Distance Voyager
Moody Blues

Long Distance Voyager is the Moody Blues' second #1 album. The concept album features the two hit singles "Gemini Dream" and "The Voice". The band's 1967 breakthrough album Days of Future Passed is considered a classic in rock music. The Moody Blues were established in Birmingham, England in 1964 by founding members Michael Pinder and Ray Thomas.
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