No. 1 on IFPI's Global Album Sales Chart 2020
Date: March 11, 2021
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BTS’s 4th studio album, MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 album has been announced the winner of IFPI’s Global Album Sales Chart 2020!
Their album “BE” came in at No. 2 while their Japanese album, “MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 ~ THE JOURNEY ~" charted at No. 8! This makes it their 6th appearance on IFPI’s 2020 global charts.
“MAP OF THE SOUL: 7” is one of the most pre-ordered albums of all time, and swiftly charted at No. 1 in 20+ countries.
Frances Moore, Chief Executive of IFPI, said: “BTS’ success across IFPI’s global charts – including the top two positions in this chart – is unprecedented and demonstrates the amazing global appeal of their music. We would like to congratulate the band once again on such a successful year.”
— IFPI
About IFPI Global Album Sales Chart
IFPI is the voice of the recording industry worldwide, representing over 8,000 record company members across the globe.
The chart combines global sales of physical and digital album downloads to rank the top albums of the year.
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