Records shattered by Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’

Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” has taken the music industry by storm, selling a whopping 1.4 million copies in its first day alone. The 31-track LP, which was released on April 19, has shattered records and captivated fans worldwide.

Swift surprised her fans by dropping 31 new songs in a span of two hours, far exceeding the previously confirmed 16 main and four bonus tracks. The album, produced by Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, had been in the works for about two years before its highly anticipated release.

The pop star’s personal life, including her breakups with Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy, as well as her new relationship with Travis Kelce, added to the hype surrounding the album. Swift’s introspective songwriting and emotional depth resonated with listeners, leading to unprecedented success.

Before even hitting the Billboard charts, “The Tortured Poets Department” made history in streaming, sales, and vinyl. It became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day, with over 300 million streams, and broke records for single-week vinyl sales.

Swift’s album also set records on Apple Music, surpassing one billion streams on Spotify in just five days and becoming the most streamed album in a single week with 799 million streams across all platforms.

With its groundbreaking success, “The Tortured Poets Department” has solidified Taylor Swift’s status as a music icon and continues to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and emotional resonance.