Lorde’s ‘Virgin’ Album Makes Bold Debut, Lands at No. 2 on Billboard
Hey everyone, so let’s talk about something big in music right now — Lorde is back , and she's back in a seriously powerful way. Her new album, Virgin , has just dropped and it’s already making major waves. After a few years of relative quiet, Lorde has re-entered the scene with a bold, experimental, and sonically rich record that’s clearly resonating with fans. And the numbers speak for themselves.
Virgin debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, pulling in 71,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. That’s a pretty huge jump from her last album, Solar Power , which opened with 56,000 units and landed at No. 5 back in 2021. This time around, her strategy seems more focused and tactile — and the vinyl numbers are especially impressive. She sold 31,000 vinyl copies in one week, her best-ever performance in that format, helped by the fact that there were eight different vinyl versions available, including some signed editions. Physical media might be on the decline for some, but Lorde is proving there's still a real appetite when it’s done right.
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What’s even more fascinating is that the Virgin CD caught attention not just for its inclusion, but for its design . The disc itself is transparent — completely see-through — which ties in thematically with the album art, an X-ray image of Lorde’s pelvic area. It’s edgy, it's intimate, and it got people talking. There’s even been chatter online about whether or not the CD plays correctly in all systems. Whether intentional or not, it’s classic Lorde — thought-provoking and a little bit mysterious.
Streaming-wise, Virgin pulled in over 37 million on-demand streams, converting to 29,000 streaming-equivalent units. That landed it at No. 6 on the streaming chart — not bad at all considering the competition. And speaking of competition, she came up just short of the top spot, thanks to Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem , which is still dominating in its seventh week with 173,000 units.
Even more exciting is that every single track from Virgin charted on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. That’s right — all 11 tracks made it in, with eight debuting this week alone. The highest entry is “Shapeshifter” at No. 13, while tracks like “Favorite Daughter” and “Clearblue” also made strong showings. It’s a huge moment for her in the rock and alternative scene, and it shows just how versatile and genre-blending her sound has become.
So what does this all mean? Honestly, it feels like Lorde is entering a new era — one where she’s no longer chasing pop hits but instead creating deeply personal and creatively bold music on her own terms. Virgin isn’t just a commercial success — it’s a statement. And if this is what the next chapter of her career looks like, we’re definitely here for it.
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