Taylor Swift's latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' has stormed to the top of the Billboard 200 chart, marking her historic 14th No. 1 album and solidifying her status as one of the most successful solo artists in music history. The album's monumental debut also earns Swift the distinction of boasting the largest streaming week ever for an album, further underscoring her dominance in the music industry.
'The Tortured Poets Department' immediately claims the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, selling a staggering 1.914 million copies in its debut week. This monumental achievement not only makes it the top-selling album of 2024 to date but also places Swift in esteemed company, tying Jay-Z for the most No. 1 albums among solo artists.
Swift's 14th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 cements her status as one of the most successful artists of all time. Only The Beatles, with 19 chart-topping albums, surpass her remarkable feat. Notably, all of Swift's full-length studio albums, including re-recorded projects, have debuted at No. 1 since her breakthrough with 2008's 'Fearless.'
'The Tortured Poets Department' achieves another milestone by amassing an unprecedented 891.37 million on-demand official streams in the United States for its deluxe edition's 31 songs during the week ending April 25. This sets a new record for the largest streaming week ever for an album, underscoring Swift's enduring popularity across digital platforms.