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Beyonce breaks iTunes records with new album

Beyonce has become the fastest-selling album on the iTunes Store worldwide.

The global superstar released her fifth studio album exclusively on iTunes last Friday and has sold 828,773 albums in just three days. In the US Beyonce has broken first week album sales records with 617,213 copies sold. The album is now the fastest-selling album of 2013 in the US.

The album hit number one in 104 countries within hours of its release last week.

Beyonce is a visual album containing 14 songs and 17 music videos. The album was released without warning, promotion or a lead single. It’s an unprecendented move for an artist and highlights the evolving landscape of releasing new music.

The album is expected to be released as a CD/DVD package soon.

Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip is the owner and Editor of Entertainment Focus, and the Managing Director of PiƱata Media. With over 19 years of journalism experience, Pip has interviewed some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world. He is also a qualified digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience.

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