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Which album holds the record for the most Spotify streams on its release day?

On its release day, April 19, 2024, Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” shattered Spotify’s streaming records. The album amassed over 300 million streams in a single day, setting a new high for the most-streamed album ever on its release day on Spotify. This record-breaking event occurred amidst the buzz of her releasing a staggering 31 tracks, including everything from heartbreak tales to anthems of resilience._x000D__x000D_Fun Facts: Swift sold 859,000 copies of “The Tortured Poets Department” on vinyl in its first week, marking the largest sales week for a vinyl album in the modern era. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, tying up Swift with Jay-Z for the second-most No. 1 albums by a recording artist.