Taylor Swift's Album Hits 1B Streams, Ties Madonna, Beats Beatles' UK Record

Apr 26, 2024, 07:33 PM

Taylor Swift's latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' has set multiple records following its release. It achieved a historic milestone by breaking Spotify's record for the most streams in a week, amassing over 1 billion streams and totaling 864 million streams in its first week. Additionally, the album debuted with 31 tracks in the Top 50 of the Streaming Songs chart, with six tracks surpassing 40 million streams each. Swift's 11th LP also made a significant impact on the UK charts, tying Madonna for the most number one albums by a female artist in the UK, with both artists now having 12 number one albums. This feat also allowed Swift to beat the Beatles' record for the fastest accumulation of 12 No. 1 albums in the UK. The album's success extends beyond digital platforms, with physical sales accounting for 1.9 million of the total 2.6 million units moved in its first week, marking it as the second-largest debut ever.