Taylor Swift’s album The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) has surged back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for the 16th nonconsecutive week. The album vaulted from No. 8 to No. 1 for the week of December 14, following the physical release of its deluxe Anthology edition, exclusive to Target in the U.S. In the week ending December 5, TTPD earned 405,000 equivalent album units, a massive 839% increase from the previous week. The physical release, which includes 31 tracks and four bonus acoustic songs, drove the sales spike.
Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department Returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for 16th Week
Physical Release Fuels Sales Surge
Initially released digitally on April 19, TTPD was followed by the expanded Anthology edition, available digitally until its physical release on November 29. The exclusive CD and vinyl editions, featuring additional bonus tracks, contributed to the album’s remarkable sales increase and its return to the top of the charts.
Eras Tour Milestone
The album’s chart success coincides with the conclusion of Swift’s Eras Tour, which wrapped up on December 8 after 149 dates across 21 countries. The Eras Tour helped maintain Swift’s widespread popularity, further fueling the success of TTPD.
The Tortured Poets Department’s continued chart dominance highlights Taylor Swift’s enduring impact on the music industry, solidifying her as one of the biggest and most influential artists today.