Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” has made a monumental debut, selling a staggering 2.61 million units. This remarkable achievement marks the highest album sales since Adele’s iconic “25” in 2015.
Taking to social media, Taylor Swift expressed her awe and gratitude towards her fans for their overwhelming support. Posting a series of candid polaroids from the album’s recording sessions on Instagram, Swift conveyed her astonishment, stating, “My mind is blown. I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album.”
Billboard confirmed that “The Tortured Poets Department” debuted at the top spot on the charts, making it Swift’s 14th album to achieve this feat. This milestone ties her with Jay-Z for the most number one albums among solo artists in history.
Released on April 19, the album stormed the charts with an impressive 2.61 million equivalent album units in the U.S. Notably, vinyl sales accounted for 859,000 of these units. Furthermore, the album recorded a remarkable 1.9 million traditional album sales, solidifying its position as the best-selling album of 2024. The gap between “The Tortured Poets Department” and the second-best-selling album, Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter,” is substantial, with Swift’s album outselling it by a staggering 1.672 million units.
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Expressing her heartfelt gratitude to her fans, Swift conveyed her appreciation for their support in embracing “The Tortured Poets Department.” She remarked, “Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life. Feeling completely overwhelmed.”
Taylor Swift is gearing up to resume her highly anticipated Eras Tour next month, with the first show scheduled in Paris on May 9th. In her Instagram post, the singer-songwriter expressed her eagerness for the tour to commence, stating that the day “can’t come soon enough.”
“The Tortured Poets Department” has shattered records on streaming platforms, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon. Within just five days of its release, the album became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single week, amassing over 1 billion streams. Moreover, on its release day, the album achieved a historic milestone on Spotify by surpassing 300 million streams, making it the first album in Spotify’s history to achieve this feat in a single day. Taylor Swift also reclaimed her title as the most-streamed artist in a single day, surpassing her previous record set by “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” on October 27th.
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In conclusion, Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” has not only captivated audiences with its compelling music but has also rewritten the record books, reaffirming Swift’s status as one of the most influential artists of our time. With her unparalleled talent and unwavering support from her dedicated fanbase, Swift continues to push boundaries and set new benchmarks in the music industry.
