Lorde's 'Pure Heroine' Hits 1 Million in Sales

"Pure Heroine" is the second album by a woman this year to reach 1 million, following Katy Perry's "PRISM" (week ending Jan. 5). In 2013, there were just 13 albums that sold a million copies, and only one by a woman: Beyonce's self-titled album. "Beyonce" arrived Dec. 13, which means that had Beyonce not released her surprise album, 2013 wouldn't have had a million-seller by a female artist.

As for "Pure Heroine," the album has yet to leave the top 20 of the Billboard 200 since its debut on the chart dated Oct. 19, 2013. It has resided in the top 10 for 16 non-consecutive weeks, including the last nine in a row.

The album's current radio single, "Team," rises to a new peak (climbing 9-7) on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. It follows her No. 1 smash "Royals," which spent nine weeks at No. 1 in 2013.

The next single from "Pure Heroine" will be "Glory and Gore," which debuts at No. 88 on the Hot 100 this week. Billboard first reported that "Tennis Court" would be the third single, per Republic Records, but the label has since switched its plan to "Glory and Gore."

(Additional reporting by Gary Trust)