HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Travis Scott made fans wait a bit for this third solo set Astroworld, and it appears the length of time between albums paid off handsomely. The Houston rapper earned his second #1 album debut on the Billboard 200, making for the second-largest debut of the year. Billboard reports: The set — which was released Aug. 3 via Cactus Jack/Grand Hustle/Epic Records — earned 537,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Aug. 9, according to Nielsen Music. Of that total, 270,000 were driven by traditional album sales — the second-biggest sales week of 2018. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units. Units are comprised of traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). The new Aug. 18-dated chart (where Astroworld launches at No. 1) will be posted in full on Billboard’s websites on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Of Astroworld’s total units, 261,000 are SEA units, 6,000 are TEA units, and 270,000 are traditional album sales. As noted by the outlet, Drake’s Scorpion owns 2018’s highest-charting debut thus far. Salute to Cactus Jack! — Photo: Cactus Jack/Grand Hustle/Epic Records<doc-sep>If we’re going strictly by the numbers, Travis Scott is a superstar. With his latest album, ASTROWORLD, moving a total of 537,000 units earned in its first week—that’s streaming numbers plus a whopping 270,000 in pure sales—there are no doubts that Scott is cemented in the hip-hop elite. Though he may be vying for respect from the rapper community, the numbers clearly speak for themselves. On their own, these are some impressive figures, but they are even more leveling in context. Not only did ASTROWORLD debut at No. 1 on the Billboard charts, the record is also second only to Drake for first-week numbers. Scott’s first-week numbers have dwarfed those of fellow hip-hop superstars Post Malone, (461,000), J. Cole (397,000), Cardi B (255,000), and Kanye West (208,000). Perhaps most impressive are Travis Scott’s pure sales figures. At 270,000 units sold, this is the highest sales week in any genre of music this year. While Scott's sales numbers were certainly boosted by a line of album merchandise bundled with the album, rousing that many fans to hit the store and spend money is nothing short of incredible. Superstars get big numbers, but superstars also know how to rally and mobilize their fans. The people ride for Travis Scott, and considering ASTROWORLD is one of the best albums of 2018, it’s easy to see why.<doc-sep>Click to share this via email Click to share this on Twitter Click to share this on Facebook Not only is Travis Scott the proud papa of daughter Stormi with girlfriend Kylie Jenner, the 26-year-old rapper can also lay claim to having the week’s #1 album with his new release Astroworld taking the top spot on the Billboard Top 200 chart. As Billboard reports, Astroworld sold 537,000 equivalent album units in its first week of release to propel it to the top chart position. RELATED: Travis Scott Responds To Transphobia Accusations After Trans Model Amanda Lepore Vanishes From Album Cover In addition, Astroworld is also the second-biggest debut of 2018, second only to Drake’s Scorpion (which sold a whopping 732,000 units in its first week). Those aren’t the only Billboard statistics for Astroworld, which also holds the fifth-largest streaming week in history along with being Scott’s second #1 album (an honour he previously achieved with 2016’s Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight). According to Billboard‘s Top 200, here are this week’s top 10 albums: 1. Travis Scott, Astroworld 2. Drake, Scorpion 3. Mac Miller, Swimming 4. Post Malone, beerbongs & bentleys 5. YG, Stay Dangerous 6. Juice WRLD, Goodbye & Good Riddance 7. Cardi B, Invasion of Privacy 8. XXXTentacion, ? 9. “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” Soundtrack 10. “The Greatest Showman” Soundtrack<doc-sep>Brand: Travis Scott Astroworld merchandise Key Pieces: With a re-up on all the pieces, there's so much to choose from. That said, we recommend copping an Astroworld logo hoodie for Fall, or for a cheaper alternative, the "Happy Face" hat and T-shirt combo. While you're at it, you might as well cop the CD. Release Date: This restock is only available for 24-hours Price: Ranges from $13 for the CD to $374 for the denim jacket. Buy: Travis Scott online Editor’s Notes: Travis Scott has just restocked his whole Astroworld merch collection, for 24-hours only. Shortly before dropping Astroworld, Travis Scott revealed that a corresponding limited merch collection would be available starting August 1 through August 10. Each day, the rapper releases selected pieces online that are only available for 24-hours. Comprising 28 pieces, the collection was teased at headline festival dates and across social media. The gallery below provides a glimpse into the styles that are being offered. 1 / 4 Michele Marie PR / Travis Scott / Astroworld Michele Marie PR / Travis Scott / Astroworld Michele Marie PR / Travis Scott / Astroworld Michele Marie PR / Travis Scott / Astroworld Ranging from graphic-printed tees, hoodies, caps and more, the collection is punctuated with vibrant motifs, patterns, and quotes, along with references to the rapper's third studio album. The collection is available exclusively on Travis Scott's online store. Each day of the week, different items will be offered for a 24-hour period only. Additionally, every merch purchase within the U.S. will also include the digital album on release date and pre-sale ticket access to a future Travis Scott headline tour, with more details to be announced. We will be keeping the top gallery updated with whatever merch is available during any given 24-hour period, so make sure to keep checking in. Listen to Travis Scott’s Astroworld here. Up next, here are the 20 best Travis Scott songs.<doc-sep>
2018 Preview: Travis Scott on Redefining Rap and Why He Still Hasn't Gotten His Due Of Astroworld’s total units, 261,000 are SEA units, 6,000 are TEA units, and 270,000 are traditional album sales. Second-Largest Overall Week of 2018: Scott's amusement park-themed album charges in with 537,000 units earned -- the second-largest week of 2018 for an album. The only set to post a larger frame was Drake’s Scorpion, which started with 732,000 units. Second-Biggest Sales Week of 2018: Astroworld blows in with 270,000 copies sold — the second-largest sales week of the year for an album. The set’s sales were supported by an array of Astroworld-inspired merchandise/album bundles sold via Scott’s official website. The year's biggest sales week continues to be owned by Dave Matthews Band's Come Tomorrow, which bowed with 285,000 copies sold on the June 28-dated tally. (Astroworld also easily gives Scott his biggest sales week, well beyond his previous high, when 2015’s Rodeo bowed with 70,000 sold.) Fifth-Largest Streaming Week Ever: Astroworld enters with 261,000 SEA units, which translates to 349.43 million on-demand audio streams earned for its 17 songs during its debut tracking frame. That streaming figure is the fifth-biggest weekly streaming haul for an album. The only larger weeks were posted by the arrivals of Drake’s Scorpion (745.92 million) and Post Malone’s beerbongs & bentleys (431.3 million), the second week of Scorpion (390.98 million) and the debut frame of Drake’s More Life in 2017 (384.84 million). Scott’s Second No. 1: Astroworld grants Scott his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200, following his previous release, 2016’s Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight. The latter started with 88,000 units (of which 53,000 were in traditional album sales). Astroworld is Scott’s third chart entry -- he also notched a No. 3-peaking album with his debut studio effort, Rodeo, in 2015.