Ever since The Game debuted in 2005 with the monumental The Documentary, he’s been one of the most consistent West Coast rappers ever, amassing a strong catalogue over the past couple decades.
Over 10 studio albums – including three number one albums and a multiplatinum release – and countless mixtapes released over the course of his career, the Compton MC has proven time and time again why he is a staple voice on the West Coast scene.
From his 2005 landmark debut, The Documentary, to 2022’s Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind, we look at the rankings for The Game’s first week album sales.
Born 2 Rap – first week album sales
Released: November 29, 2019
Label: Prolific, eOne
First week album sales: 22,979
Billboard 200 position: 19
Singles: “West Side”, “Stainless”
Features: Dom Kennedy, Ed Sheeran, 21 Savage, Anderson .Paak, Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown, D Smoke, J. Stone, Just Liv, Masego, Marsha Ambrosius, Miguel, Mozzy, Nipsey Hussle, Osbe Chill, Red Café, Sly Pyper, ToBi, Travis Barker and Trey Songz.
Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind – first week album sales
Released: August 12, 2022
Label: 100 Entertainment, Virgin
First week album sales: 25,000
Billboard 200 position: 12
Singles: “Eazy”
Features: Drake, Ice-T, Fivio Foreign, Roddy Ricch, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, YG, Ty Dolla Sign, Moneybagg Yo, ASAP Rocky, Jeremih, Pusha T, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Dreezy, G Herbo, Blxst, Big Sean, French Montana, Tory Lanez, Rick Ross, Chris Brown, Blueface, Twista, Cam’ron, Chlöe, and Cassie.
1992 – first week album sales
Released: October 14, 2016
Label: Blood Money, eOne
First week album sales: 32,000
Billboard 200 position: 4
Singles: “All Eyez”
Features: Jeremih and Jason Derulo.
The Documentary 2.5 – first week album sales
Released: October 16, 2015
Label: Blood Money, eOne
First week album sales: 48,000
Billboard 200 position: 6
Singles: “El Chapo”
Features: will.i.am, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Nas, DJ Quik, Busta Rhymes, Problem, Anderson .Paak, Lil Wayne, E-40, Ty Dolla Sign, YG, King Mez, and Jon Connor.
Jesus Piece – first week album sales
Released: December 11, 2012
Label: DGC, Interscope
First week album sales: 86,000
Billboard 200 position: 6
Singles: “Celebration”, “All That (Lady)”
Features: Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Kanye West, Common, J. Cole, JMSN, King Chip, Trey Songz, Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, Tank, K. Roosevelt, Jamie Foxx, Elijah Blake, Future and Young Jeezy.
The Documentary 2 – first week album sales
Released: October 9, 2015
Label: Blood Money, eOne
First week album sales: 95,000
Billboard 200 position: 2
Singles: “100”
Features: Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Kanye West, Future, Ab-Soul, Dej Loaf, Q-Tip, Eric Bellinger, Drake, and Fergie.
The R.E.D. Album – first week album sales
Released: August 23, 2011
Label: DGC, Interscope
First week album sales: 100,000
Billboard 200 position: 1
Singles: “Red Nation”, “Pot of Gold”
Features: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar, Lloyd, Mario, Chris Brown and Nelly Furtado.
LAX – first week album sales
Released: August 26, 2008
Label: Geffen
First week album sales: 238,000
Billboard 200 position: 2
Singles: “Game’s Pain”, “Dope Boys”, “My Life”, “Camera Phone”
Features: DMX, Chrisette Michele, Common, Ice Cube, Keyshia Cole, Ludacris, Nas, Ne-Yo, Raekwon, Raheem DeVaughn, Travis Barker, Bilal and Lil Wayne.
Doctor’s Advocate – first week album sales
Released: November 14, 2006
Label: Geffen
First week album sales: 360,000
Billboard 200 position: 1
Singles: “It’s Okay (One Blood)”, “Let’s Ride”, “Wouldn’t Get Far”
Features: Busta Rhymes, Kanye West, Nas, Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, Jamie Foxx and Xzibit.
The Documentary – first week album sales
Released: January 18, 2005
Label: G-Unit, Aftermath, Interscope
First week album sales: 586,000
Billboard 200 position: 1
Singles: “Westside Story”, “How We Do”, “Hate It or Love It”, “Higher”, “Dreams”, “Put You on the Game”
Features: 50 Cent, Eminem, Nate Dogg, Faith Evans, Marsha Ambrosius, Tony Yayo, Mary J. Blige, and Busta Rhymes.
