Taylor Swift’s latest masterpiece, “The Tortured Poets Department”, has officially been crowned the best-selling album of 2024 in the United States, according to data from Luminate. With a staggering 6.955 million sales, the album has set new benchmarks across physical sales, streaming, and digital downloads.
Breaking Records of the Year
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 on April 19, 2024, with opening sales of 2.61 million copies. It dominated the charts, remaining in the top spot for 17 weeks, surpassing some of the most successful releases of its genre.
Taylor Swift also made history by becoming the first artist ever to have three different albums top the annual sales charts:
- “The Tortured Poets Department” (2024)
- “1989” (2014)
- “Fearless” (2009)
Explosive Sales Across All Formats
“The Tortured Poets Department” achieved exceptional sales in all formats:
- 3.491 million physical album sales (CDs, vinyl, and cassettes).
- 3.434 million units from streaming.
- 30,000 individual track sales.
The album also amassed 4.49 billion streams, making it the most-streamed album of 2024.
Expanded Edition: “The Anthology”
The album’s momentum continued with the release of “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology”, an expanded edition featuring 15 additional songs, bringing the total tracklist to 31 songs. Initially released as a digital exclusive, the anthology became available on CD and vinyl starting November 29, exclusively through Target.
Top 10 Best-Selling Albums of 2024 (U.S.)
- Taylor Swift – “The Tortured Poets Department” (3.491 million sales)
- Billie Eilish – “Hit Me Hard and Soft” (570,000)
- Travis Scott – “Days Before Rodeo” (493,000)
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Short n’ Sweet” (484,000)
- Chappell Roan – “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” (472,000)
- Stray Kids – “ATE” (449,000)
- Taylor Swift – “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” (414,000)
- ENHYPEN – “Romance: Untold” (378,000)
- Taylor Swift – “Lover” (343,000)
- Beyoncé – “Cowboy Carter” (329,000)
Taylor Swift: The Undisputed Queen of Pop
With “The Tortured Poets Department”, Taylor Swift reaffirms her status as the definitive pop artist of her generation. Already in its second year since release, the album continues to make history, solidifying its place as one of the most significant musical works of 2024.
