"I Want You Back" is the first single released from 'N Sync

'N Sync

N Sync was an American boy band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich, *NSYNC consisted of JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick...

 self-titled debut album. This single is also included on 'N Sync's Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits ('N Sync album)

Greatest Hits is the first compilation album released by Boyband 'N Sync. Released on October 25, 2005, the album debuted at #47 on the Top 200 Albums Chart...

. It has been certified Gold by the RIAA. The song won a Billboard award for "Best New Dance Clip". It peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the single sold over one million copies. The single was certified Gold by RIAA.

Music video

Two versions of the music video have been released. The first was released with the original German release of the song in 1996. This version features the group in a space station, with many high-tech effects playing out around them. The boys then attempt to contact a girl and bring her on board. This version was directed by Alan Calzatti

Alan Calzatti

Alan Calzatti, is a director, cinematographer, and a movie editor.Calzatti is well versed in the creative and technical aspects of directing, shooting, editing and creating CGI/visual effects...

. The second video accompanied the European and American release of the song in 1998. This version was shot in black-and-white, and features the group performing in a warehouse, with shots of them playing pool and driving in a Cadillac intertwined. This version was directed by Jesse Vaughan and Douglas Biro.

Track listings

• Germany (1996)

CD1

1. I Want You Back [Radio Version] - 3:20
2. I Want You Back [Long Version] - 4:23

CD2

1. I Want You Back [Radio Version] - 3:20
2. I Want You Back [Long Version] - 4:23
3. I Want You Back [Club Version] - 5:24
4. I Want You Back [Progressive Dub Mix] - 5:26

• Europe (1998)

1. I Want You Back [Radio Version] - 3:20
2. Tearin' Up My Heart [Radio Version] - 3:26
3. You Got It - 3:34
4. I Want You Back [Club Version] - 5:24

• UK (1998)

CD1

1. I Want You Back [Radio Version] - 3:20
2. I Just Wanna Be With You - 4:02
3. I Want You Back [Riprock And Alex G.'s Smooth Vibe Mix] - 4:28

CD2

1. I Want You Back [Radio Version] - 3:20
2. Everything I Own - 4:10
3. Exclusive Interview - 5:06

• America (1998)

CD1

1. I Want You Back [Radio Version] 3:20
2. I Want You Back [Riprock's Elevation Mix] 5:28

CD2

1. I Want You Back [Hot Tracks Extended Version] 5:23
2. I Want You Back [Riprock's Elevation Mix] 5:28
3. I Want You Back [Florian's Transcontinent Club Mix] 5:45
4. I Want You Back [Riprock & Alex G.'s Smooth Vibe Mix] 4:27

Limited Edition Digipak

1. I Want You Back [Radio Version] 3:20
2. Giddy Up 4:07

• Australia (1998)

1. I Want You Back [Radio Version] 3:20
2. I Want You Back [Back Beat Radio Mix] 3:38
3. I Want You Back [Riprock's Elevation Radio Mix] 3:42
4. I Want You Back [Florian's Transcontinent Radio Mix] 3:15
5. I Want You Back [Suggested Callout Hook] :10

Peak positions

{| class="wikitable sortable"
!align="left"|Chart (1996)
!align="left"|Peak
Position
|-
|align="left"|Australian Singles Chart
|align="center"|12
|-
|align="left"|Austrian Singles Chart
|align="center"|11
|-
|align="left"|Dutch Singles Chart
|align="center"|22
|-
|align="left"|German Singles Chart
|align="center"|10
|-
|align="left"|New Zealand Singles Chart
|align="center"|5
|-
|align="left"|Swedish Singles Chart
|align="center"|14
|-
|align="left"|Swiss Singles Chart
|align="center"|5
|-
|align="left"|UK Singles Chart
|align="center"|62
|-
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!align="left"|Chart (1998)
!align="left"|Peak
Position
|-
|Canadian Singles Chart
|align="center"|2
|-
|Canadian RPM Singles Chart
|align="center"|6
|-
|align="left"|US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart
|align="center"|13
|-
|align="left"|UK Singles Chart
|align="center"|5
|}

End of year charts

{| class="wikitable sortable"
!align="left"|End of year chart (1998)
!align="center"|Position
|-
|U.S. Billboard Hot 100
|align="center"|37
|-
|}