Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Breaks Records, Resurges Vinyl Sales

Taylor Swift’s latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ (TTPD), has made history with record-breaking sales. It sold 1.6 million units on its first day, including 600,000 vinyl copies, marking one of the largest music releases in recent memory. TTPD’s success extends beyond streaming, with a surge in traditional format sales like vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. On Spotify alone, it garnered over 300 million global streams on its debut day, setting a new record. Industry experts predict TTPD to surpass 2 million units in its first week, a feat only achieved by Adele’s ’25’ and NSYNC’s ‘No Strings Attached’ since 1991.

Hundreds of Shops Celebrate Record Store Day Amidst Vinyl Resurgence

On Saturday, independent record stores across the U.S. marked the annual Record Store Day celebration, featuring special vinyl releases, live performances, and a giant block party in Nashville. The event celebrates the enduring popularity of vinyl records, with revenues surging by 10% in 2023 to $1.4 billion, primarily driven by Taylor Swift’s releases. Swift’s latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ did not have any announced Record Store Day specials, but her previous records have helped ignite a new interest in vinyl among collectors.

Taylor Swift’s Nod to The Starting Line Draws Gratitude

Taylor Swift has received appreciation from the pop band The Starting Line for a mention in her latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ In the track ‘The Black Dog,’ Swift sings, ‘When someone plays The Starting Line/And you jump up/But she’s too young to know this song.’ The band expressed their gratitude through an Instagram post, thanking Swift for the reference and acknowledging the positive impact it has had on them.

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