Taylor Swift holds the top spot on billboard 200 with ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Taylor Swift’s album "The Tortured Poets Department" continues to dominate the Billboard 200 chart, holding onto the No. 1 spot for the second week in a row. Despite a significant drop in sales from its debut week, the album still managed to earn 439,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., marking one of the biggest second-week performances since Adele’s "25" back in 2015.
Joining the ranks in the top 10 is PARTYNEXTDOOR's latest release, "PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 (P4)," which debuts at No.10. The album earned 37,000 equivalent album units, with streaming making up a significant portion of its performance.
Breaking down the numbers for "The Tortured Poets Department," streaming continues to be a powerhouse, accounting for 330,000 units. Traditional album sales declined sharply but still contributed 107,000 units, while TEA (track equivalent album) units made up the remaining 2,000 units.
The rest of the top positions on the Billboard 200 are held by former chart-toppers. Morgan Wallen’s "One Thing at a Time" climbs to No. 2, followed by Future and Metro Boomin’s "We Don’t Trust You" at No. 3, and Beyoncé’s "Cowboy Carter" at No. 4. Noah Kahan’s "Stick Season" rounds out the top five.
Meanwhile, Wallen's "Dangerous: The Double Album" sees a resurgence, climbing to No. 6, its highest rank since July 2023. Benson Boone’s "Fireworks & Rollerblades" holds steady at No. 7, while Future and Metro Boomin’s "We Still Don’t Trust You" slips to No. 8. SZA’s "SOS" remains at No. 9.
PARTYNEXTDOOR's latest success with "PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 (P4)" marks his third album to reach the top 10 on the Billboard 200, following his previous releases in 2016 and 2020.
Overall, the Billboard 200 continues to showcase a mix of established names and new contenders, reflecting the diverse tastes of music listeners across the country.