My First Album (Peppa Pig album)

My First Album
Studio album by
Peppa Pig
Released19 July 2019
Genre
Length38:32
LabeleOne
Producer
  • Paul Moessl
Peppa Pig chronology
Theme Music EP
(2016) 		My First Album
(2019) 		Peppa's Adventures: The Album
(2021)
Singles from My First Album
  1. "Bing Bong Zoo"
    Released: 14 June 2019

My First Album is the debut studio album from the British television programme Peppa Pig. It was released by eOne Music on 19 July 2019 in promotion of the series.[1] It was preceded by the release of the lead single "Bing Bong Zoo".[2]

Background

"Bing Bong Zoo" was released on 14 June 2019 along with the album's pre-order as the album's lead single.[2] Following the album's announcement, a Twitter interaction between the show's Twitter account and Australian rapper Iggy Azalea went viral after the latter tweeted "It's over for me now", in reference to My First Album being released the same day as Azalea's second studio album In My Defense. The Peppa Pig account responded with a tweet referencing Azalea's single "Fancy",[3] before Azalea jokingly asked for a collaboration.[4] The interaction and the album's release spawned several internet memes.[5]

Composition

The composition of My First Album consists of mostly glockenspiel and piano, along with a children's choir.[6] Peppa Pig's vocals are provided by Harley Bird.[7] Several songs on the album are extended versions of songs that appeared on the show. These include "Bing Bong Zoo", "Rainbow, Rainbow", and "Jumping in Muddy Puddles".[2] "Getting Ready Song" is a song set to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" about self-care. "Big Balloon" has been described as a "gently plucked" song about flying on an air balloon.[6] "Peppa Party Time" was described as the album's "token dance number", and was deemed by USA Today as a highlight of the album.[6]

Critical reception

Joshua Bote of USA Today gave the album a mixed review, writing that the album "could have capitalized on her instant virality ... But it's a little too quaint, a little too old-fashioned for these modern times", suggesting that children could instead dance to rap songs and become viral memes themselves. He concluded his review by calling the album "certainly educational, and pleasant enough that listeners across generation won't hate it when it's on. But they might not remember it once the music stops".[6]

Polygon writer Palmer Haasch reported that Stan Twitter boosted My First Album and turned Peppa into a gay icon.[8]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Clare Bradley and Paul Moessl except where noted[9]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."It's Peppa Pig"Bradley, Moessl, Julian Nott2:25
2."Bing Bong Zoo"Nott3:10
3."Let's Get Ready!" 2:05
4."Expert Daddy Pig" 2:50
5."Rainbow, Rainbow"Bradley, Moessl, Nott2:03
6."Super Potato's Theme"Bradley, Moessl, Nott1:55
7."Peppa and Friends" 2:14
8."The Class of Madame Gazelle" 2:24
9."Festival Fun!" 2:07
10."Jumping in Muddy Puddles"Nott2:50
11."Holidays!" 1:40
12."Traffic" 3:09
13."Balloon Ride"Bradley, Moessl, Nott2:25
14."Busy Miss Rabbit" 2:19
15."Peppa Party Time" 2:10
16."Peppa's Lullaby" 2:46
Total length:38:32
Vinyl release bonus track[10]
No.TitleLength
17."Bing Bong Christmas"2:53
Total length:41:25

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Irish Albums (IRMA)[11] 91
Scottish Albums (OCC)[12] 26
UK Albums (OCC)[13] 79
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[14] 6
UK Independent Album Breakers (OCC)[15] 1

Certifications

Certifications of My First Album, with pure sales where available
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[16] Gold 100,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Territory Date Format(s) Ref.
Various 19 July 2019
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 [17]

References

  1. ^ Brandle, Lars. "Iggy Azalea's Nemesis Peppa Pig Released Her Debut Album: Stream It Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on 19 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Hitt, Caitlyn. "'Peppa Pig' Is Releasing An Album For Kids & It Includes The Catchy Hit "Bing Bong Zoo"". Romper. Archived from the original on 14 October 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  3. ^ Furdyk, Brent (21 July 2019). "Iggy Azalea Addresses Hilarious 'Feud' With Peppa Pig: 'I'm Beating Her On The Chart Today'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on 21 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  4. ^ Song, Sandra. "Iggy Azalea Jokes With Peppa Pig Over Album Release Date". Paper. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  5. ^ Arnold, Amanda (19 July 2019). "We All Stan Peppa Pig, Pop Music Legend". The Cut. Archived from the original on 20 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d Bote, Joshua. "Peppa Pig just dropped her new, long-awaited album. It's no 'Baby Shark'". USA Today. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  7. ^ Stechyson, Natalie (19 July 2019). "Peppa Pig Drops Her First Album, And It's Already A Hit". Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 20 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  8. ^ Palmer Haasch (25 July 2019). "Peppa Pig is now a gay icon because stan Twitter is committed to a bit". Polygon. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  9. ^ "Peppa Pig - My First Album (2019, File)". Discogs. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Peppa Pig - My First Album (2020, Vinyl, Pink)". Discogs. Archived from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Irish Albums Chart: 8 November 2019". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  12. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  13. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  14. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  15. ^ "Official Independent Album Breakers Chart Top 20:13 December 2019". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 30 December 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  16. ^ "British album certifications – Peppa Pig – My First Album". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  17. ^ "My First Album by Peppa Pig on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 23 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.