Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” Hits No. 1

Ascension to the Top Spot

Bad Bunny’s latest album, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” has reached the coveted No. 1 spot on the charts after its first full tracking week. This marks the reggaeton star’s fourth album to achieve this milestone. The album’s climb to the summit was a close one, edging out Taylor Swift’s “Lover (Live From Paris)” vinyl reissue by just 1,000 units, which Swift made available for purchase on her webstore on Jan. 7.

Tracking Week Results

During the tracking week ending on Jan. 16, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” garnered 203,500 units, while Swift’s “Lover: Live From Paris” made a strong return with 202,500 units, all from album sales. Swift’s reissued album, available on vinyl for the first time, sold 161,000 copies for the week and also debuted as a digital download.

Week of Debut

In the previous week, Bad Bunny debuted at No. 2 with just five days of activity. This discrepancy is due to Billboard and its data partner Luminate only counting units from Friday through Thursday, while “Debí” was released on a Sunday (Jan. 5). The album’s rise to the top was fueled by a surge in streaming activity during its first full week, accumulating an impressive 264 million streams. The Spanish-language album was available in standard LP and digital download formats for purchase, with traditional album sales contributing just under 8,000 units for the week.

Swift’s Success Story

Taylor Swift’s album, on the other hand, was exclusively available for purchase as a vinyl LP or digital download. The high demand for Swift’s vinyl copies led to a rapid sell-out, propelling “Lover (Live From Paris)” to surpass its previous peak of No. 58 on the Billboard 200 chart. The limited drop in February 2023 saw the “Live From Paris” edition fetching over $1,000 on second-hand retail platforms and webstores.

Record-Breaking Sales

“Debí Tirar Más Fotos” emerged as the top-selling album of the week and the highest-charting live album on the Billboard 200 in over five years. This week also marked the largest sales week for a live album on vinyl since Luminate began tracking sales in 1991. The last live album to reach such heights was Lionel Richie’s “Hello From Las Vegas” in 2019.

Top 10 Highlights

Aside from Swift and Bad Bunny, there were no new entries in the Top 10 this week. SZA’s “SOS” maintained its position at No. 3, followed by Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” at No. 4. Lil Baby’s “Wham” slipped to No. 5 after a week at No. 1, while Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” claimed the sixth spot. Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” remained at No. 7, with Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing at a Time” at No. 9 and Gracie Abrams’ “The Secret of Us” rounding out the top 10.

FAQs

Q: How did Bad Bunny’s album achieve the No. 1 spot?

A: Bad Bunny’s album, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” climbed to No. 1 after its first full tracking week, driven by strong streaming activity and traditional album sales.

Q: What led to Taylor Swift’s album success?

A: Taylor Swift’s album, “Lover (Live From Paris),” saw high demand for its vinyl reissue, resulting in a rapid sell-out and a significant boost in sales.

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