Playboi Carti's Debut Album Grows 176,000% In Sales In One Week
Fans of Playboi Carti waited years for Music to arrive. The full-length was pushed back multiple times before it finally dropped earlier this spring, quickly shooting to No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Superfans of the rapper eagerly awaited the chance to own a copy of the project on vinyl, despite the fact that Carti hasn't historically emphasized that format. That changed when two of his most popular efforts were finally issued on wax recently, and both have become bestsellers.
Music's 12,600% Sales Jump
Both Music and Carti's debut album Die Lit saw dramatic increases in pure purchases once they were sold on vinyl. Of the two, Music emerged as the bigger winner this week. The 2025 effort sold 16,500 copies in the most recent tracking frame in the United States, according to Luminate. That's a jump of more than 12,600% from the period before the vinyl was issued.
Die Lit's Sales Rocket 176,000%
As impressive a leap as that is, Die Lit managed an even more spectacular gain. Originally released in 2018, the project was also issued on vinyl for the first time only a short while ago. Purchases skyrocketed, and Die Lit sold 12,300 copies in the U.S. last period. Before the vinyl became available, the album failed to generate even double-digit purchases.
From one frame to the next, Die Lit experienced a sales increase of nearly 176,000%.
Two Playboi Carti Albums Return to the Same Charts
Both Music and Die Lit return to the Top Album Sales chart — and coincidentally, they now sit side-by-side. Even though Music sold several hundred more copies, the newer release reenters at No. 5, while Die Lit follows at No. 6. That marks an all-time high placement for Carti's debut on the list of the bestselling collections in the U.S.
Music also surges on several other rankings, while Die Lit returns to four tallies. Both projects debut on the Vinyl Albums chart as well.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
29 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Transgender Model Munroe Bergdorf Shares Her Journey from Cancellation to Comeback in New Documentary 'Love & Rage' (Exclusive)
Transgender model Munroe Bergdorf is releasing a powerful new documentary, Love & Rage, on July 15 Per a synopsis, the film "sparks a universal conversation on identity, feminism, race and hope" Bergdorf made headlines in 2017 when she was fired from her role as a L'Oréal Paris spokesmodel, after making history as the first transgender model to front a U.K. campaign for the brandMunroe Bergdorf is ready to tell her story. In a new documentary Love & Rage, the trailblazing transgender model looks back on her life and career journey, including her highly publicized firing from her spokesmodel role at L'Oréal Paris in 2017 (the company ultimately rehired her three years later). Per a synopsis, the film "explores her journey, activism, and the balance between personal needs and public responsibility. Through Munroe's story, the film sparks a universal conversation on identity, feminism, race, and hope." In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, Bergdorf is seen celebrating her 36th birthday surrounded by friends. "There's always been a voice inside of me that was unsure whether or not I'd make it past 35," she says in a voiceover. "So to be 36 is exciting because I've got so much to look forward to and be grateful for." "I don't think that many trans people, let alone many Black trans people, really get to tell our stories whilst we're alive on our own terms, and show the 360-experience of what it means to be a trans person in today's society — what it means to be a trans woman, a queer woman, a black woman, all of the parts of who we are," Munroe tells PEOPLE. She continues, "We're in a very unique time in history where the assault on trans lives and trans rights and healthcare are being ramped up and being used as a wedge issue to attack all of our rights, so it is a really pertinent moment to tell my story but also it's not just my story. It's about all of us, about what it means to be human and not existing in a constant state of struggle and survival, and about what happens when we prioritize love and fight for that love." ! From struggling with identity in childhood to grappling with public scrutiny as a transgender activist, Love & Rage allows Bergdorf to reflect on her personal journey. "She got me to where I am today," she says of her past self. "Every single decision that she made got me to this moment. Sometimes I think there could have been a smoother way here, but at the same time I've learned so much from the negative experiences as much as the positive ones and turned the negative into the positive." Bergdorf continues, "I wish I could go back and say, 'I'm proud of you and thank you.' Even when some of the moments I navigated were difficult, and I wish there weren't as painful, they're all for something." In 2017, Bergdorf was named the face of a L'Oréal Paris' U.K. campaign, making history as the brand's first transgender model. However, she was fired shortly after when she wrote a Facebook post denouncing racism after a Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, left one person dead. According to NBC news, Bergdorf said in her post, which has since been taken down, that white people must "admit their race is the most violent and oppressive force of nature on Earth." L'Oréal Paris said in a statement at the time that they were terminating the brand's partnership with her because Bergdorf's comments were "at odds" with its mission to support "diversity and tolerance towards all people irrespective of their race, background, gender and religion." Then in 2020, the model called the company's Black Lives Matter Instagram post hypocritical and a form of "gaslighting." After Bergdorf called out L'Oreal Paris, the company announced they were forming a U.K. Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board, which Bergdorf was appointed to."Munroe felt silenced by a brand, L'Oréal Paris, that had the power to amplify her voice," Delphine Viguier, president of L'Oreal Paris, said in a statement, via NBC news. "While we both agree today that negative labels should not be used to define all individuals in any group, I understand much better the pain and trauma that were behind Munroe's words back then and the urgency she felt to speak in defense of the Black community against systemic racism." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. With this documentary, the model is "hoping that fellow trans people feel seen." "I'm hoping that queer people feel galvanized and inspired to fight for their siblings," she adds. "I'm hoping that straight people see it and are enraged and understand the moment more. I'm hoping cis-gender people think a little bit about what they can do in order to provide safety, security, opportunity, for a community that desperately needs it. " Love & Rage will be available to stream on July 15. Read the original article on People
Vogue
38 minutes ago
- Vogue
Self-Portrait Resort 2026 Collection
The most substantial details within Self-Portrait's resort collection were also the smallest: tiny, transparent sequins, scattered across draped tops, and dresses of pale-pink and white lace, which, even on the brightest of summer afternoons, barely flirted with the light. It was a subtle, but significant softening of the Instagrammable sparkle that has underwritten many of the brand's past collections—and the clothes, in turn, gained a different kind of luster. 'I've heard a lot of talk about 'recession dressing,'' said the designer Han Chong during a preview at his headquarters. 'And, while I'll admit that I wasn't necessarily thinking about that when I was designing, I have felt the vibe shift away from loud glamour, and towards pared-back, investment pieces that people can wear over and over again.' A pivot towards the timeless and trend-resistant ended up imparting a certain downtown-chic to this season's looks—evident in the vintage wash of a subtle horseshoe-shaped jean, boyish biker jackets with low-slung belts, little bouclé dresses, and drop-waist maxi skirts and asymmetric out-out tops of silk taffeta. That doesn't mean there weren't some big statements in the mix—among them a faux-fur jacket and disco-fringed two pieces—more that the whole thing was, for want of a less nebulous term, cool. 'It's light, effortless, and much more contemporary,' added Chong. 'The focus was on locating the staples everyone has, or should have, in their wardrobe, and upgrading them.' There were several nods to mid-century design, including swing dresses, cocoon-sleeve coats, and even a Self-Portrait riff on a bar jacket. Classic argyle sweaters were padded at the shoulders, and button-down herringbone dresses at the hips, while detachable cotton-sateen collars extended over the lapels of shift dresses, cardigans, and a squishy leather jacket. 'I hope they'll reflect sunlight onto the face when the collection comes out in fall.' It's the kind of thinking you'd expect from a designer as pragmatic as Chong, who really is more interested in meeting his customers where they are than telling them where they should go. Most of this collection, in fact, is built around their future social calendars: tailored, back-to-school mini dresses and side-wrapped cotton skirts; ostrich feather-trimmed LBDs and rhinestone micro skirts for party season; and mandarin-collared shirting, jacquard blouses and epaulet-shouldered denim jackets for when Lunar New Year celebrations kick into gear. (It was particularly nice to see Chong, who is himself of Malaysian Chinese descent, incorporating the architecture of East Asian design, here.) 'We usually release a special edit for Chinese New Year, but, this time, I wanted to bring those traditional elements into a broader context. Nothing you see here is outside of familiar territory, but everything is elevated. There's a lot going on at the moment,' Chong said. 'And people just want a little reset.'
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Hundreds gather for community event featuring prehistoric visitors
Hundreds of residents came together to celebrate their community over a Big Lunch event. The Carnforth Big Lunch 2025 took place on Saturday, July 12, seeing residents and visitors of all ages gather to enjoy picnics and shared meals in the sunshine. Town clerk and event organiser Bob Bailey said: 'This year's Big Lunch was one of our most memorable yet. The weather was glorious, the entertainment was top-notch, and the community spirit was truly heartwarming. It's a reminder of how powerful it is when people come together. 'Under blazing summer sunshine, the heart of Carnforth came alive, it was a vibrant celebration of community spirit, creativity, and connection.' The event took place from 12pm-4pm, hosting two sittings in the town centre inviting the community to share a meal together in the street. The afternoon brought a range of exciting entertainment to Carnforth including performances from Northern Heights Dance & Aerial, and Big Foot Events who delighted the crowd with life-sized dinosaurs that roamed the streets, interacting with children and adults alike. Crowds were entertained by prehistoric visitors! (Image: Carnforth Big Lunch) Grasmere Rushbearing: All you need to know about the event Five kids activities to try in the South Lakes this summer Pappy's Texas Barbecue celebrates awards success at FUME Festival The community were also treated to some local dance and musical theatre talent with performances from LDS Theatre Arts, and a cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat from Morecambe Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. Alongside picnics and shared dishes, the Big Lunch welcomed local vendors Super 8 Pizza, The Far Pavilion and Koselig Coffee, while local station Beyond Radio provided the soundtrack, with interviews, music, and community shout-outs throughout the afternoon. Mr Bailey added: 'The Carnforth Big Lunch continues to grow as a beloved local event, celebrating the town's community spirit and the connections that make it strong.'
