Record-breaking first-day streams show a huge amount of anticipation for an album by devoted fans. Here are the top 10 as of October 2022.

After holding the record for just over a year, last Friday, Taylor Swift’s new album Midnights beat Drake’s Certified Lover Boy as the most streamed album in a single day on Spotify.

Midnights pulled in over 31 million more streams on release day than Certified Lover Boy, with 184 million against 153 million. This secured Taylor Swift with her third album in this top ten.

The number one most streamed album in a single day on Spotify

1. Taylor Swift – Midnights

Over 184 million streams

Release date: 21 October 2022

2. Drake – Certified Lover Boy

Over 153 million streams

Release date: 3 September 2021

The number three most streamed album in a single day on Spotify

3. Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti

Over 145 million streams

Release date: 6 May 2022

4. Drake – Scorpion

Over 132 million streams

Release date: 29 June 2018

The number five most streamed album in a single day on Spotify

5. Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers

Over 99 million streams

Release date: 13 May 2022

The number six most streamed album in a single day on Spotify

6. Harry Styles – Harry’s House

Over 97 million streams

Release date: 20 May 2022

The number seven most streamed album in a single day on Spotify

7. Kanye West – Donda

Over 94 million streams

Release date: 29 August 2021

The number eight most streamed album in a single day on Spotify

8. Taylor Swift – Red (Taylor’s Version)

Over 90 million streams

Release date: 12 November 2021

The number nine most streamed album in a single day on Spotify

9. Taylor Swift – folklore

Over 79 million streams

Release date: 24 July 2020

10. Post Malone – beerbongs & bentleys

Over 77 million streams

Release date: 27 April 2018