Twenty One Pilots’ album ‘Breach’ reaches No. 1 on Billboard 200 after record-breaking week
Twenty One Pilots’ latest album, Breach, has majestically soared to the top of the Billboard 200 chart, claiming the honor of the year’s biggest week for any rock album and the largest sales week for a rock record in the last six years. This marks the second time the Columbus duo has achieved this feat, following their previous chart-topping success with Blurryface back in June 2015. With an impressive debut, Breach has raked in 200,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., out of which 169,000 were derived from traditional album sales. This outstanding performance illustrates Twenty One Pilots’ meteoric rise in the music industry, making this week their best ever, with Breach standing as the biggest on the charts since Tool’s Fear Inoculum made its grand entrance at No. 1 with 270,000 equivalent units in September 2019.
What distinguishes the success of Breach is the remarkable surge in sales driven by the availability of over 15 vinyl variants accompanying the album. These variants contributed to a whopping 72,000 units sold, marking an unprecedented achievement in modern rock music history. In a world increasingly dominated by digital consumption, the resurgence of vinyl as a beloved physical format is a testament to the band’s enduring popularity and the nostalgia that fans associate with tangible music products.
Another notable mention in this week’s Billboard 200 Top 10 is the entry of Ed Sheeran’s eighth Top 10 album, Play, which makes its debut at the impressive No. 5 spot. The list also includes the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, which slipped to No. 2 after a brief moment at the top last week. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem maintains its position at No. 3, Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend experiences a two-spot drop to No. 4, and Justin Bieber’s SWAG descends two positions to No. 6. Additionally, Alex Warren’s You’ll Be Alright, Kid and SZA’s SOS both slide two places to No. 7 and No. 8, respectively. Wallen’s One Thing at a Time and sombr’s I Barely Know Her complete the Top 10, occupying the No. 9 and No. 10 spots.
With Breach’s monumental success on the charts, Twenty One Pilots continues to solidify their position as one of the most influential and commercially successful acts in the contemporary rock scene. The album’s exceptional sales figures and critical acclaim are a testament to the band’s enduring appeal and their ability to resonate with audiences worldwide. As fans eagerly embrace this new musical offering, Twenty One Pilots’ rise to the top of the Billboard 200 reinforces their status as a groundbreaking force in the music industry, poised to leave an indelible mark on rock music for years to come.