Twenty One Pilots prove rock's not dead atop the 'Billboard' albums chart
Summary
Twenty One Pilots' album "Breach" hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking a notable comeback for rock music. The album sold 200,000 units, with 169,000 from sales including 72,000 on vinyl. Ed Sheeran's "Play" debuted at No. 5, while streaming continues to play a significant role in album rankings.Key Facts
- "Breach" by Twenty One Pilots is the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album sold 200,000 equivalent units, with 169,000 from sales.
- 72,000 of the album's sales were vinyl records.
- This is the biggest rock debut since Tool's "Inoculum" six years ago.
- Twenty One Pilots last topped the albums chart in 2015 with "Blurryface."
- Ed Sheeran's "Play" debuted at No. 5 with 71,000 equivalent units.
- Streaming significantly impacts chart rankings, as seen with new artists like sombr.
- "Golden" by HUNTR/X is No. 1 on the Hot 100 singles chart for the sixth week.
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