Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Shatters Decade Record, Tops Charts Worldwide
April 29, 2024Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' becomes the biggest album of the decade with over 2.6 million units sold in its first week.
The album sets a historic streaming record with 891.37 million streams and is the fastest to reach 1 billion global album streams in history.
Swift's latest release is the best-selling album of 2024, topping the UK music chart with the largest first-week sales in seven years.
With 'The Tortured Poets Department' hitting No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 200, it marks Swift's 14th No. 1 album, tying her with rapper Jay-Z.
The record's success has also fueled a surge in vinyl sales and comes in various formats, including versions with exclusive bonus tracks.
Taylor Swift thanks fans for support and looks forward to resuming her Eras Tour starting on May 9 in Paris.
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Variety • Apr 28, 2024
Taylor Swift Debuts With 2.61 Million Units for 'Tortured Poets'The Hollywood Reporter • Apr 28, 2024
Taylor Swift Reacts to ‘Tortured Poets’ Debuting at 2.6 Million Units: “Feeling Completely Overwhelmed”