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Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' Hits 2.61M in Debut, Ties Jay-Z with 14 #1 Albums, Sets Vinyl Record

Apr 28, 2024, 07:30 PM

Taylor Swift's latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' has achieved significant commercial success, debuting with 2.61 million units in its first week, making it the second-largest album opening in history. The album has topped charts globally, securing the number one spot on the Worldwide, European, and US iTunes charts. It also features collaborations with notable artists such as Florence Welch and Post Malone. Critics and fans have praised the album, with some considering it one of Swift's best works. The album's success has also led Swift to tie with Jay-Z for the most No. 1 albums by a solo artist in Billboard 200 history, totaling 14 #1 albums. The album consists of 31 songs and has set a new record for the highest vinyl sales week in U.S. history.