BTS Taehyung’s Layover Album Vinyl Sells Out Repeatedly in the US, UK, and Japan

The solo vinyl album “Layover”by BTS member Taehyung has gained immense popularity worldwide, consistently selling out in both the United States and the UK.

On October 18, 2024, the vinyl edition of “Layover”was officially made available in the US and Europe. Astonishingly, within just 48 hours, various retailers reported that the album was sold out, as noted by Star News on October 20.

This recent sellout marks the second occurrence for the “Layover”vinyl, following an initial series of pre-orders starting in August. During the first wave, it took around 10-12 days for the vinyl to be fully purchased by September 1.

The current sellout, however, showcases an even greater level of enthusiasm among fans, with the album disappearing from shelves in only two days—a feat that supporters are celebrating enthusiastically. This swift demand illustrates the unwavering love and appreciation for V’s solo endeavors.

Taehyung’s “Layover”Reaffirms Its Popularity Yet Again

On its release date, October 18, Taehyung’s “Layover”LP effectively sold out at numerous major UK record retailers, including the BTS Official UK Store, Record Store UK, Polydor, and The Sound of Vinyl. This occurrence was particularly significant as it coincided with the album’s official debut.

Previously, pre-orders had opened on August 20, with the album selling out by September 1. The sellout on October 18 signifies the second time it has experienced such demand.

By October 19, additional UK stores such as Horizons Music, Hive, WHSmith, SOKOLLAB, and Kyyo also indicated that their stock of the LP had been depleted. In total, nine different UK retailers confirmed that “Layover”was completely sold out.

Taehyung’s record has also captured attention in the US. On October 18, it was sold out on Barnes & Noble’s online store. Earlier, in late September and early October, it vanished from inventory at the BTS USA Official Store, Weverse Official US Store, and prominent retailers including Target, Tower Records, and Elusive Disc. Notably, the album had sold out at Target on three separate occasions.

The momentum of the LP remains robust as it consistently ranks as a bestseller on major US e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The album’s appeal extends beyond Western consumers; in Japan, “Layover”also sold out within just one day of its pre-order launch at the BTS Official Japan Store and Universal Music Japan.

Notably, after being restocked, it continued to sell out multiple times, securing the top position on Oricon’s “Daily Album Ranking”chart, and also achieved the number one rank on the Amazon Japan Imported Albums chart.

Moreover, in South Korea, the LP has dominated the market, leading the sales charts of prominent online retailers such as Yes24 within the CD/LP category, and taking the overall top spot on Aladdin’s bestseller chart. This overwhelming global demand for Taehyung’s album reflects his immense popularity and success.

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