Mon Feb 10 00:20:00 UTC 2025: ## The Weeknd’s “Hurry Up Tomorrow” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200, Setting New Records
**New York, NY (February 11, 2025)** – The Weeknd has achieved his fifth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with the debut of his new album, *Hurry Up Tomorrow*. The album amassed a staggering 490,500 equivalent album units in its first week, marking the largest sales week for any album since Taylor Swift’s *The Tortured Poets Department* in May 2024. This also represents the biggest week for an R&B/hip-hop album since Travis Scott’s *Utopia* last August.
The impressive debut is driven by strong sales across various formats, including a massive 359,000 in album sales, making it The Weeknd’s largest sales week ever. The album’s release was strategically enhanced by multiple physical and digital editions, including eight vinyl and eight CD variants, along with a cassette and deluxe boxed sets.
Other notable chart movements include a significant jump for Chappell Roan’s *The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess*, climbing 14 spots to No. 6 after her Grammy win for Best New Artist. Billie Eilish’s *Hit Me Hard and Soft* also saw a boost, moving from No. 10 to No. 5. The Grammy Awards played a significant role in boosting album sales, with performances by both Eilish and The Weeknd.
Bad Bunny’s *Debí Tirar Más Fotos* slipped to No. 2, while SZA’s *SOS* fell to No. 3 and Kendrick Lamar’s *GNX* dropped to No. 4. Despite some drops in ranking, several albums saw sales increases, including Morgan Wallen’s *One Thing at a Time* and Taylor Swift’s *The Tortured Poets Department*, suggesting a continued post-Grammy bump. The full Billboard 200 chart will be available on Billboard’s website on February 11th.
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