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Taylor Swift's Album Hits 2.61M Units, Tops Hot 100 with 14 Songs, Ties Jay-Z with 14 No. 1s

Apr 29, 2024, 05:04 PM

Taylor Swift's latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', has achieved remarkable success, setting multiple records in the music industry. The album not only debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 but also marked the second biggest album opening in history with 2.61 million units sold in its first week, including a record 859k in vinyl sales. Swift now ties with Jay-Z for the most No. 1 albums by a solo artist, each having 14 top-charting albums. Additionally, she has made history by occupying the entire top 14 spots on the Billboard Hot 100, a feat unprecedented in the chart's history. The lead single 'Fortnight' secured the number one spot, contributing to this record-setting achievement. The album's success is further highlighted by its performance on global charts, where it topped Spotify and iTunes worldwide, and its massive streaming numbers, with Swift achieving the highest streaming week ever recorded for an album at 891.37 million streams.