Global streaming data from major music streaming platforms, reported by industry sources.

Taylor Swift's Album Sells 2.61M Units, Breaks Streaming Record, Ties Jay-Z with 14 #1s

Apr 27, 2024, 04:00 PM

Taylor Swift's latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' has achieved significant commercial success, setting multiple records. The album has sold 2.61 million copies and recorded 891.37 million streams in its opening week, surpassing her previous records set by '1989 (Taylor’s Version)' and 'Midnights.' It also recorded the biggest streaming week for any album in U.S. history, previously held by Drake's 'Scorpion.' Additionally, Swift has tied Jay-Z for the most #1 albums on the Billboard 200 among solo artists, with both artists now having 14 #1 albums. Furthermore, the album's success has made Swift the first artist in U.S. history to have eight albums sell at least a million units in a single week.