Lorde’s ‘Virgin’ Debuts No. 2 Billboard 200, Tops Alternative Albums, Vinyl Sales

Lorde's fourth studio album, Virgin, has achieved significant commercial success, debuting at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and securing the top spot across multiple Billboard charts including Top Album Sales, Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Alternative Albums, Vinyl Albums, and Indie Store Album Sales. The album marks Lorde's strongest U.S. chart debut since 2017's Melodrama and has surpassed 250 million streams globally, with vinyl sales reaching a career-best 31,000 copies in the U.S. Virgin also debuted at No. 1 in New Zealand and Australia, extending Lorde's record of all four studio albums topping the charts in these countries. Critically acclaimed for its bold production and emotional depth, Virgin features singles such as "What Was That," "Man of the Year," and "Hammer," and is co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack. The album's success is complemented by Lorde's sold-out UltraSound World Tour, set to begin in North America in September and continuing through the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe. This release solidifies Lorde's status as a pioneering and influential figure in modern pop music with both commercial reach and artistic ambition.