The Biggest Selling Albums of 2024 So Far

Music – Albums – 2024

In the first half of 2024, the music industry has seen a plethora of incredible albums that have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Among them, Tortured Poets, the 11th studio album from US superstar Taylor Swift, has dominated the charts since its debut in May, spending seven out of its 10 chart weeks at Number 1 and the rest at Number 2.

The Rise of Tortured Poets

According to Official Charts Company data, despite being available for less than two full months, Tortured Poets has already accumulated over 542,200 chart units, including 251,000 physical sales, making it the most physically-purchased LP of the year so far. This is a testament to Taylor Swift’s enduring popularity and her ability to consistently produce high-quality music that resonates with fans.

A Year of Chart-Topping Records

Taylor Swift’s impressive performance on the charts is not an isolated incident. In fact, five albums from her back catalogue are present in the Top 20: 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (7), Lover (12), Midnights (14), Folklore (15), and Reputation (18). This demonstrates her remarkable staying power and her ability to maintain a strong presence in the music scene.

Other Notable Releases

The Weeknd’s long-charting greatest hits collection The Highlights lands at Number 2, while Noah Kahan’s Stick Season takes the third spot. Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS and Billie Eilish’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT round out the Top 5. These albums have all had a significant impact on the charts, showcasing the diversity and range of talent in the music industry.

Visualizing the Data

The Official Top 40 biggest albums of 2024 so far

POS	TITLE	ARTIST	PEAK
1	THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT	TAYLOR SWIFT	1
2	THE HIGHLIGHTS	WEEKND	2
3	STICK SEASON	NOAH KAHAN	1
4	GUTS	OLIVIA RODRIGO	1
5	HIT ME HARD AND SOFT	BILLIE EILISH	1
6	50 YEARS – DON’T STOP	FLEETWOOD MAC	5
7	1989 (TAYLOR’S VERSION)	TAYLOR SWIFT	1
8	CURTAIN CALL – THE HITS	EMINEM	1
9	GOLD – GREATEST HITS	ABBA	1
10	DIAMONDS	ELTON JOHN	2
11	ETERNAL SUNSHINE	ARIANA GRANDE	1
12	LOVER	TAYLOR SWIFT	1
13	SOUR	OLIVIA RODRIGO	1
14	MIDNIGHTS	TAYLOR SWIFT	1
15	FOLKLORE	TAYLOR SWIFT	1
16	COWBOY CARTER	BEYONCE	1
17	THE ESSENTIAL	MICHAEL JACKSON	1
18	REPUTATION	TAYLOR SWIFT	1
19	THE DIAMOND COLLECTION	POST MALONE	14
20	AM	ARCTIC MONKEYS	1
21	LEGEND	BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS	5
22	SOS	SZA	2
23	GREATEST HITS	QUEEN	2
24	RUMOURS	FLEETWOOD MAC	3
25	TIME FLIES – 1994-2009	OASIS	1
26	RADICAL OPTIMISM	DUA LIPA	1
27	CURTAIN CALL 2	EMINEM	3
28	DIVIDE	ED SHEERAN	1
29	SINGLES	MAROON 5	28
30	BORN TO DIE	LANA DEL REY	1
31	HAZBIN HOTEL – SEASON ONE – OST	ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING	1
32	I’VE TRIED EVERYTHING BUT THERAPY – PT 1	TEDDY SWIMS	21
33	BROKEN BY DESIRE TO BE HEAVENLY SENT	LEWIS CAPALDI	1
34	DIVINELY UNINSPIRED TO A HELLISH EXTENT	LEWIS CAPALDI	1
35	BEST OF	50 CENT	31
36	WHAT’S THE STORY MORNING GLORY	OASIS	1
37	PRELUDE TO ECSTASY	LAST DINNER PARTY	1
38	TEENAGE DREAM	KATY PERRY	1
39	MY 21ST CENTURY BLUES	RAYE	2
40	VULTURES 1	KANYE WEST/TY DOLLA SIGN	2

More Highlights from the Charts

Other notable releases include Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine, which enters the year-to-date chart at Number 11, and Beyoncé’s critically-acclaimed country-infused album Cowboy Carter, which lands at Number 16. These albums have all received critical acclaim and have been well-received by fans.

Conclusion

The first half of 2024 has been a remarkable period for music, with many incredible albums dominating the charts. As we look ahead to the rest of the year, it will be interesting to see which artists and albums will continue to make their mark on the music scene. One thing is certain – The Biggest Albums of 2024 So Far have set a high bar for the rest of the year.