Here in the Real World is the debut studio album by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released on February 27, 1990, and produced five singles: "Blue Blooded Woman", "Here in the Real World", "Wanted", "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow", and "I'd Love You All Over Again", Jackson's first No. 1 hit.

The track "Home" served as the B-side for several of Jackson's later singles, before he re-released the song in 1995 for his The Greatest Hits Collection album, and finally issued it as a single in 1996. The track "Ace of Hearts" was later recorded by Mark Wills for his self-titled debut album in 1996.

Alan Jackson – lead vocals, backing vocals
Eddie Bayers – drums
Harold Bradley – six-string bass guitar
Jimmy Capps – acoustic guitar
Paul Franklin – steel guitar
Steve Gibson – electric guitar
Rob Hajacos – fiddle
Dennis Henson – backing vocals
Roy Huskey Jr. – upright bass
Brent Mason – electric guitar
Weldon Myrick – steel guitar
Larry Paxton – bass guitar
Dave Pomeroy – bass guitar
Hargus "Pig" Robbins – piano
Keith Stegall – backing vocals
Bruce Watkins – acoustic guitar

Charts and certifications

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Here in the Real World peaked at No. 54 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and No. 4 on the Top Country Albums. In August 1994, Here in the Real World was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA.

Chart (1990)	Peak position
US Billboard 200^[7]	57
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[8]	4

Chart (1990)	Position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[9]	12
Chart (1991)	Position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[10]	5
Chart (1992)	Position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[11]	47

Sales and Certifications

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Region	Provider	Certification	Sales/Shipments
United States	RIAA	2 x Platinum^[12]	2,000,000+

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