Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish sell over 300,000 albums each week.

In the world of music, breaking records is an achievement that artists strive for. One such remarkable feat recently occurred on the music charts, where two albums each surpassed 300,000 units in a single week. This rare accomplishment harkened back to a previous milestone set on May 21, 2016. It was then when Drake’s album “Views” debuted at the coveted No. 1 spot with an impressive 1.039 million units, while Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” followed closely behind at No. 2 with 321,000 units. This was a significant moment in music history, showcasing the immense popularity and fanbase of these two iconic artists.

However, this recent achievement was not the first time that the music industry witnessed such astounding sales figures in a single week. In fact, there have been other instances where multiple albums exceeded the 300,000 mark in a week. One of these instances occurred on the chart dated May 14, 2016, when Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” claimed the No. 1 spot with an impressive 653,000 units, while Prince’s “The Very Best of Prince” secured the No. 2 spot with 391,000 units. Another noteworthy event took place on the Dec. 5, 2015 charts, where Justin Bieber’s “Purpose” debuted at No. 1 with 649,000 units, and One Direction’s final studio album, “Made in the A.M.,” entered at No. 2 with 459,000 units. Each of these instances highlighted the immense success and popularity of the artists involved, solidifying their places in music history.

Furthermore, on the Dec. 27, 2014 chart, J. Cole’s album “2014 Forest Hills Drive” made a grand entrance at No. 1 with 375,000 units, while Taylor Swift’s “1989” held strong at No. 2 with 324,000 units. These moments not only showcased the immense talent and appeal of the artists but also demonstrated the power of music to captivate audiences and achieve monumental success.