Eminem Albums In Chronological Order

Eminem has released eleven studio albums thus far.
Eminem has released eleven studio albums thus far.( Source : pinterest )

Eminem albums in chronological order are 1. Infinite 2. The Slim Shady LP 3. The Marshall Mathers LP, and so on. The rapper has released 11 albums so far.

Born Marshall Mathers aka Eminem, the rapper has seen substantial commercial success, forging his name as the best selling artists of all time worldwide with claimed sales of 220 million.

With such a staggering sales record, he has also established himself as one of the richest rappers in the world with a net worth of $230 million. 

He is the recipient of several coveted awards including Grammy Awards, and more. Eminem also falls under the list of rappers inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Get to know about all of Eminem's decorated albums in the article underneath.

Eminem Albums In Order By Year

Eminem Albums:Release Date:
InfiniteNovember 12, 1996
The Slim Shady LPFebruary 23, 1999
The Marshall Mathers LPMay 23, 2000
The Eminem ShowMay 26, 2002
EncoreNovember 12, 2004
RelapseMay 15, 2009
RecoveryJune 18, 2010
The Marshall Mathers LP 2November 5, 2013
RevivalDecember 15, 2017
KamikazeAugust 31, 2018
Music to Be Murdered ByJanuary 17, 2020

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1. Infinite

Eminem released 11 tracks on his debut album 'Infinite'
Eminem released 11 tracks on his debut album 'Infinite'( Source : amazon )

The Eminem album list starts with Infinite released in 1996. It was a commercial failure selling around only 1000 copies.

Notwithstanding that, the rapper came back stronger than ever in his following album, cementing his name in the rap game.

Jeff and Mark Bass, a production team recognized as the Bass Brothers played a significant role in shaping Eminem's early style.

Because of the low sales and limited release, the original copies of the album are rare.

2. The Slim Shady LP

Cover of Eminem's second studio album 'The Slim Shady' released in 1999.
Cover of Eminem's second studio album 'The Slim Shady' released in 1999.( Source : amazon )

The Slim Shady LP featured one of the best Eminem songs, The Real Slim Shady. This album introduced the alter ego, Slim Shady, a provocative persona.

Eminem proved himself with this album following the failure of his debut album. He showcased exceptional lyrical abilities through this album with the display of intricate rhyme schemes and clever wordplay.

The album produced hit singles like My Name Is, Guilty Conscience, and Role Model which solidified his mainstream success in the rap game.

The Slim Shady saw critical and commercial success, reaching the Billboard 200 chart at number two with certified quadruple platinum in the U.S.

It won't be wrong to say, this album propelled Eminem to mainstream attention. The album is marked as a turning point in his career.

Correspondingly, it helped break stereotypical barriers for white rappers in the genre. Coming to 2023, he has cemented his name as one of the most successful white rappers.

3. The Marshall Mathers LP

Eminem's third studio album 'The Marshall Mathers LP' spawned five singles including the hit single 'The Real Slim Shady.'
Eminem's third studio album 'The Marshall Mathers LP' spawned five singles including the hit single 'The Real Slim Shady.'( Source : amazon )

Out of all of Eminem albums, The Marshall Mathers LP is regarded as the most influential and critically acclaimed work. The album bagged multiple Grammy Awards.

The album had a profound impact with recorded sales of 38.587 million. It is regarded as a classic in the hip-hop genre and a testament to Eminem's protracted impact on the music scene.

Eminem's third album produced several iconic singles that went on to become a cultural reset like The Real Slim Shady. Likewise, other notable singles include Stan, The Way I Am, and more.

Not only did The Marshall Mathers LP debut at the pinnacle of the Billboard 200 chart, but the album stayed atop for consecutive eight weeks.

A significant commercial success compared to his second album The Slim Shady LP, the album recorded sales of 1.78 million copies in the first week itself.

4. The Eminem Show

The Eminem Show propelled Eminem to global fame with its staggering sales and chart records.
The Eminem Show propelled Eminem to global fame with its staggering sales and chart records.( Source : amazon )

Eminem best album is undoubtedly The Eminem Show. Released in 2002, it is one of the top 10 Hip Hop albums of all time with a sales record of 39.4 million.

The album shows the rapper's capability which spawned songs touching different themes and musical styles including hip-hop, dis tracks, storytelling tracks, and more.

Without Me released as the lead single is the most popular anthem for the rappers' fans, with significant commercial success

One of the tracks from the album is Till I Collapse, one of the best Hip Hop motivation workout music you can listen to whilst hitting the gym.

Not only did The Eminem Show become substantially successful commercially but it became a significant cultural reset, propelling the rapper to global stardom.

Without a second though the album comes to one's mind when talking about the best releases in his career. This speaks volumes about his notability and enduring legacy.

5. Encore

Eminem bowing down for the cover of his fifth album Encore.
Eminem bowing down for the cover of his fifth album Encore.( Source : amazon )

The RIAA 5x Platinum-certified album Encore sold 11,000,000 copies across the globe. It was released as Eminem's fifth studio album on November 12, 2004.

Encore topped the Billboard 200 chart, marking the rapper's fourth consecutive album to acquire the feat. Likewise, it sold more than 1.5 million copies domestically in its first week of release.

Not to mention, this album also continued to push boundaries with its controversial lyrics like his previous releases. It featured big names such as 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and more.

The fifth single from the album, Mockingbird, earned Grammy nominations for the category of Best Rap Solo Performance.

Eminem announced hiatus following the release of this album which lasted for several years until his sixth album release in 2009.

6. Relapse

The creative cover for Eminem's album Relapse realeased following a hiatus.
The creative cover for Eminem's album Relapse realeased following a hiatus.( Source : amazon )

Relapse marked Eminem's comeback to the music scene following his four-year hiatus. This album revolves around the themes of rehab, and recovery.

The Grammy-nominated album was recorded between 2007 and 2009 while Dr. Dre, one of the rappers who are billionaires, and Mark Batson, and Eminem himself operated the production.

It was one of the most highly awaited albums of 2009, debuting on the Billboard 200 chart at number one with a sales record of 608,000 copies in the first week of its release.

The album produced songs like My Mom, Hello, Beautiful, Insane, Mr. Mathers, Insane, Dr. West, Stay Wide Awake, and more.

7. Recovery

Eminem's 7th album Recovery pictures his journey from drug addiction to overcoming it and the cover gives justice to the theme of the album.
Eminem's 7th album Recovery pictures his journey from drug addiction to overcoming it and the cover gives justice to the theme of the album.( Source : amazon )

Eminem songs list from his 7th album Recovery includes hits like Love The Way You Lie, a rap song that went Diamond. The album was released on June 18, 2010.

Released as the second single, Love The Way You Lie featuring Rihanna, one of the best-selling female artists of all time recorded sales of more than 13 million copies solely in the U.S.

One of the most awarded female artists of all time, Rihanna aka RiRi starts the hit song, 'Just gonna stand there and watch me burn?.'

The album mirrors Eminem's personal growth of a journey to overcome addiction. The multi-platinum-certified album earned multiple Grammy Awards.

8. The Marshall Mathers LP 2

The Marshall Mathers LP 2 by Eminem is the sequel to his third album.
The Marshall Mathers LP 2 by Eminem is the sequel to his third album.( Source : amazon )

The Marshall Mathers LP 2 appeared as Eminem's eighth studio album. It came forward as the sequel to his 2000-released third album The Marshall Mathers LP.

The album spawned a hit number Rap God, a Guinness world record holder song for the most words in a hit single and vocabulary for a recording artist.

In the rap song, Eminem showcases his ability to rap with intricate rhyme patterns and exceptional speed, rapping at approximately 6.46 syllables per second in the verse.

The white rapper can spit over 10.65 syllables per second. This comes as an obvious reason why Eminem is one of the fastest rappers in the world in 2023.

The album featured collaborations with celebrated names like Kendrick Lamar, Skylar Grey, Nate Ruess, and more which gave depth to the album's sound.

Debuting atop on the Billboard 200 chart, the album took home several Grammy Awards including for Best Rap Album, and more.

9. Revival

Eminem released his ninth album Revival in 2017 which spawned four singles.
Eminem released his ninth album Revival in 2017 which spawned four singles.( Source : amazon )

Eminem's ninth album, Revival, was issued via Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records, and Shady Records. It spawned four singles and 19 tracks in total.

The album celebrates collaborations with artists including Beyonce, one of the most awarded female artists of all time, and Ed Sheeran, who falls under the list of 20 most listened-to artists on Spotify in 2023.

Correspondingly, the album also featured other big names in the music industry including Alicia Keys, Pink, and more.

Not only did Revival debut on the Billboard 200 chart at number one, but it maintained the position for eight weeks consecutively.

10. Kamikaze

Eminem released Kamikaze without prior announcement in 2018.
Eminem released Kamikaze without prior announcement in 2018.( Source : amazon )

Kamikaze is Eminem's first surprise release dropped without prior announcement in 2018. The RIAA Platinum-certified album produced 13 tracks like Fall and more.

The album charted on several music charts including debuting at no.1 on the Billboard 200 chart, and the UK Albums chart.

Not to forget, the album features several diss tracks where the rapper takes shots at rappers like one of the most attractive rappers of all time Machine Gun Kelly, Tyler, the Creator, Joe Budden, and Charlamagne tha God.

Likewise, Machine Gun Kelly aka MGK also released Rap Devil, one of the most remarkable diss tracks of all time in response to Eminem's diss track Not Alike from the album Kamikaze.

11. Music to Be Murdered By

Eminem in a put together suit and tie attire for the cover of his 11th album ' Music to Be Murdered By'
Eminem in a put together suit and tie attire for the cover of his 11th album ' Music to Be Murdered By'( Source : amazon )

Eminem newest album Music to Be Murdered By was another surprise release. He caught the fans off guard by announcing its release just hours before it dropped.

This latest album features collaborations with several artists from various genres including Juice WRLD for Godzilla, Ed Sheeran for Those Kinda Nights, and more.

Juice WRLD, one of the rappers from Chicago that died young at 21 in 2019, collaborated with Eminem on Godzilla, one of the standout tracks from the album.

The commercially successful album debuted on the Billboard 200 chart, marking Eminem's 10th consecutive album to reach the top spot although it included some controversial lyrics.

Alfred Hitchcock, the renowned late filmmaker, is the inspiration behind the album's title and cover art. Eminem paid homage to Alfred with this album.

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