Young Jeezy’s “The Recession” did anything but recede upon being released; in fact, it outsold New York Kids on the Block’s comeback album, “The Block,” by almost three times. Ouch.

Rapper Young Jeezy claimed the No. 1 spot this week on the Billboard 200, selling more than 260,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

The pop quintet returned with their first new album in 14 years, “The Block,” but apparently failed to excite fans in such a way that they would rush to get their own copy.

Then again, it’s been 14 years… the pre-pubescent girls of the 1990s are all grown up now while today’s pre-pubescent girls would rather focus on the Jonas Brothers.

“The Block” sold some 95,000 copies, thus opening at No. 2. Interestingly enough, their “Greatest Hits” album climbed up 24 places to No. 30, with 15,000 copies. So there still is NKOTB nostalgia among the American female populace.

Young Jeezy, real name Jay Jenkins, first tasted success as a member of Boyz N Da Hood but very soon afterwards as a solo artist. Boyz N Da Hood released their self-titled album in June 2005 and it debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard chart, while Jeezy’s solo debut album opened the following month at No. 2.

In 2006, he was victorious on the charts again, with “The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102.”

NKOTB have had their chart-topping moments as well, with 1988’s “Hangin’ Tough” and 1990’s “Step by Step.” “Face the Music,” released in 1994, failed quite badly and the group disbanded soon after.

The group kicks off its reunion tour next week in Toronto and will tour in the US with Natasha Bedingfield.

The Game’s “Lax,” which was last week’s number two, slipped one place, while Kid Rock’s “Rock N Roll Jesus” fell to fourth place. The top five was rounded up by metal band Slipknot and “All Hope Is Gone.”