Taylor Swift once again proves her unmatched star power as her latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' makes waves with a staggering 1.4 million copies sold in the United States on its first day of release. This achievement not only marks Swift's biggest sales week ever for an album in the U.S. but also solidifies her status as a chart-topping powerhouse.
'The Tortured Poets Department' by Taylor Swift launches to unprecedented success in the United States, with initial reports indicating a remarkable 1.4 million copies sold in traditional album sales on April 19, the day of its release. This monumental feat surpasses Swift's previous record set by '1989 (Taylor's Version),' which sold 1.359 million copies in its first week.
In addition to its stellar album sales, 'The Tortured Poets Department' captures audience attention with its digital prowess. The album's deluxe streaming and digital editions, boasting 31 captivating songs, amass an impressive 243.4 million official on-demand audio streams in the U.S. on its release day. Leading the pack is the album's debut single, 'Fortnight,' featuring Post Malone, which garners a staggering 18.4 million streams.
Just two hours after the album's initial release, Taylor Swift delights fans with a surprise announcement: 'The Tortured Poets Department' is not just an album but a secret DOUBLE album. Swift shares that she penned an abundance of tortured poetry over the past two years and is excited to share it all with her audience. The expanded edition, titled 'TTPD: The Anthology,' includes an additional 15 songs, marking a significant moment in Swift's musical journey.