To absolutely no one's surprise, Taylor Swift's new albumSection of tortured poets It opened with an absolutely monster week.
It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 one week after its release, and immediately climbed to number one on the chart with a massive 2.61 million equivalent album units. for every painting. With 891.3 million official streams, these numbers represent the biggest listening week for an album ever, along with being Swift's second-biggest debut week. accompanying Dulcet It was a surprise album, SelectionsWhich makes Swift's latest release a double album.
entirely, TTPD It also became Swift's 14th chart-topper, following fearless, talk now, Red, 1989, reputation, Folklore lover, forever, Fearless (Taylor's Version), Red (Taylor version), midnight, Speak Now (Taylor Version) And 1989 (Taylor version).
Despite the huge week, the biggest US sales week for an album is still held by Adele for her 2015 album, 25.
Although Swift taking the top spot again may not come as a surprise to die-hard Swifties, the musician seemed surprised, tweeting “what do you mean” in response to the news.
She followed the post with a message about the support she's received and her excitement to return to the stages for the next leg of the Eras Tour, set to resume on May 9 in Nanterre, France.
“Blown my mind. I'm completely blown away by the love you've shown this album. 2.6 million are you really serious??” “Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tormented Poets into your life,” Swift wrote. I feel completely exhausted. I was so excited to get back on tour but you do this?? May 9th can’t come soon enough.”
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