Lorde is Dominating Album Sales Charts With Her New Album

Lorde is having her #1 second time on the Billboard Top Album Sales Chart with “Virgin.” Her extremely anticipated album debuts at the top position for the chart week ending July 3.

42,000 copies of this album have been sold in the U.S. by Lorde during its first week. Thus, she marks her strongest sales week since 2017. A key contributor to this success was the album’s remarkable performance on vinyl.

Now, she has over 31,000 vinyl copies purchased. Thus, turning it into Lorde’s best week ever on the format. The album also made a significant impact on the Vinyl Albums chart, where it entered at No. 1. Importantly, this is her first time at the top there.

“Virgin” benefits from its availability in multiple formats, including eight vinyl variants. Additionally, it offers a standard CD and a digital download. Each version features the same tracklist, but the variations have generated additional interest. The album’s vinyl-driven sales surge reflects Lorde’s dedicated fan base. They seem to be eager to invest in both the music and its tangible formats.

Lorde and The Rest of The Album Charts

Additionally, Virgin made impressive debuts across several other charts. So, Lorde has landed on the Indie Store Album Sales, Top Rock & Alternative Albums, and Top Alternative Albums charts. On these charts, it also secured the No. 1 spot.

Meanwhile, KATSEYE’s BEAUTIFUL CHAOS entered the chart at No. 2 with 30,000 copies sold. This marks the group’s highest charting and best-selling album to date. Following KATSEYE is Russ. His new album W!LD has sold 25,000 copies in its debut week, landing at No. 3. His fifth top 10-charted project, W!LD, was released in a range of physical formats. Among them are vinyl, CD, and cassette variants, with exclusive editions available through Russ’ official webstore.

Thus, at No. 4, Barbra Streisand’s “The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two.” The album is a duet featuring collaborations with Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, Ariana Grande, and Paul McCartney. It has sold just over 18,000 copies. The album was released in various formats, including CD, vinyl, and digital download, each with the same tracklist.


Hence, the Top Album Sales chart ranks albums based solely on traditional sales, and Lorde is truly dominating it. As Virgin continues to resonate with fans, her leadership on the chart highlights her enduring appeal. Additionally, it marks her ability to captivate audiences both musically and visually.