They also surpassed the Beatles’ record as an act with twelve number one albums in the UK in the shortest time. “Poets” achieved the most successful opening week for an album in the UK in seven years. Swift tied Madonna as the artist with the most UK number one albums.
“No other artist has released twelve number one albums in such a short time. Taylor Swift did this in eleven years and six months,” it said. “This surpasses the Beatles, who achieved this feat in 14 years and one month.” Swift’s first single from the album, “Fortnight”, a collaboration with Post Malone, also reached the top of the UK singles chart.
“Poets” also topped the charts in Australia and the USA. Shortly following its release last Friday, Spotify and Amazon Music reported it was the most streamed album in a day. On Wednesday, Spotify announced that “Poets” was the most streamed album in a week, surpassing one billion streams.
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