Taylor Swift’s album “The Tortured Poets Department” made history on Spotify by becoming the first album to reach one billion streams in a single week, surpassing previous records set by Swift herself. The album achieved this milestone with a few days still remaining in the week, indicating its immense popularity. Additionally, the album had already broken records for single-day streams and vinyl sales, with projections suggesting it will surpass two million album-equivalent units. Swift’s success on Spotify continues to set new benchmarks, with the album’s single “Fortnight” and Swift herself breaking records for most-streamed song and artist in a day on the platform.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets’ Breaks Spotify Records
Hey there, music lovers! Have you heard the exciting news about Taylor Swift’s latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’? If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. Spotify recently announced that Taylor Swift has made history by being the first artist to reach a billion streams in a single week with her album ‘Tortured Poets’. Let’s dive into the details and see why this album is causing such a stir in the music world.
The Rise of ‘Tortured Poets’
Picture this: Taylor Swift dropping her album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on Spotify and within just a day, it has already surpassed 300 million streams. Yes, you read that right! This album is a force to be reckoned with, breaking records left and right. It’s no wonder that within five days, it had already hit the billion mark, leaving everyone in awe of Taylor’s musical prowess.
The Vinyl Revolution
Not only is ‘Tortured Poets’ dominating the digital world, but it’s also making waves in the physical realm. According to Luminate and Billboard, the album became the bestselling vinyl release in a single week in the modern era by selling a whopping 700,000 LP copies in just three days. Vinyl enthusiasts are rejoicing as this marks a significant milestone in music history. Who said vinyl was dead?
Swift’s Spotify Takeover
Taylor Swift isn’t just breaking records with her album streams; she’s also rewriting the Spotify rulebook. Prior to the billion-stream announcement, Swift had already set several single-day records on the platform. Her song “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone, became the most-streamed song in a single day in Spotify history on its release day. Not to mention, ‘Tortured Poets’ itself claimed the title of the most-streamed album in one day on Spotify. Taylor Swift is not just an artist; she’s a Spotify sensation.
‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is not just an album; it’s a phenomenon. Taylor Swift has once again proven why she is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. So, if you haven’t already, grab your headphones, stream ‘Tortured Poets’ on repeat, and join the billion club with Taylor Swift. Let the music play on!
