Total Number of Albums Nelly Has Released
Nelly has released a total of 10 studio albums, 4 compilation albums, and 2 collaborative albums, bringing his core solo and group discography to 16 major releases as of the latest public data. His debut album Country Grammar remains his best seller, with over 10 million copies sold in the United States alone, according to the RIAA certification database RIAA.
His most recent studio album, Heartland, arrived in 2021 and marked a return to his country-rap roots, debuting in the top 10 on the Billboard 200. Before that, M.O. (2013) and Manny (2014) continued his streak of charting albums, with multiple entries reaching the top 5 on the US Billboard 200 Billboard.
Breakdown of Nelly's Studio and Compilation Albums
His studio albums include Country Grammar (2000), Nellyville (2002), Suit (2004), Sweat (2004), Brass Knuckles (2008), 5.0 (2010), M.O. (2013), Manny (2014), Heartland (2021), and Still Hot in Herre (2024). Compilation albums include Apple Music Essentials: Nelly, Greatest Hits, Sweat/Suit, and Crucial Summer Mix, rounding out his catalog with collections of previously released material.
Collaborative and Group Projects
Nelly has also released 2 collaborative albums, Sweat/Suit (a combined release) and Full Circle with the St. Lunatics, plus guest appearances and joint projects with artists like Murphy Lee and the St. Lunatics collective. These projects are often counted separately from his solo studio albums but remain part of his overall album count.
Nelly's Album Sales and Streaming Performance
Nelly has sold over 21 million albums in the United States, with worldwide sales exceeding 30 million copies across his discography. His streaming numbers remain strong, with billions of cumulative plays on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, where his catalog continues to generate consistent monthly listeners Spotify.
Several of his albums have achieved multi-platinum status, with Country Grammar and Nellyville each certified diamond or higher by the RIAA. His ability to blend hip-hop with pop and country influences has kept his albums relevant across multiple decades and demographics Forbes.