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On Christmas Eve 2015 The Beatles released their catalogue on Spotify for fans (old and new) to enjoy. Since then, listeners have streamed the Fab Four more than a number of current chart topping artists including 5 Seconds of Summer, Ariana Grande, Sia and Ed Sheeran, reinforcing their timeless appeal and ability to transcend generations. Today we reveal how Beatle Mania has hit Australia and the world during the first 100 days on Spotify.
The Beatles in numbers (Australia and Worldwide):
- 6.5m monthly listeners worldwide.
- 67% of listeners globally are under the age of 35, with 25-34 year olds in Australia streaming The Beatles the most.
- Globally, The Beatles’ listeners are 65% male, 35% female, globally.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
- The Beatles have been added to more than 4.2 million playlists worldwide.
- There have been 2,793 years’ worth of listening in the first 100 days worldwide.
- The Beatles are listened to the most on a Thursday in Australia and around the world.
- The most popular time of day in Australia to listen to the Beatles is 10am AEST.
Top 4 most listened-to tracks in Australia:
1. Here Comes The Sun
2. Hey Jude
3. Let It Be
4. I Want to Hold Your Hand
Top 4 most listened-to albums in Australia:
1. 1
2. Abbey Road
3. The Beatles
4. Let It Be
Top 4 most listened-to tracks globally:
1. Here Comes The Sun
2. Come Together
3. Let It Be
4. Yesterday
Top 4 most listened-to albums globally:
1. 1
2. Abbey Road
3. The Beatles
4. Let It Be
Top 4 biggest countries listening to The Beatles:
1. USA
2. UK
3. Mexico
4. Sweden
Top 4 cities streaming The Beatles globally:
1. Mexico City, Mexico
2. London, England
3. Santiago, Chile
4. Los Angeles, United States of America
This week also saw the release of The Beatles’ three Anthology Music Collections, which are now available for streaming worldwide on Spotify (see below for links and embed codes).
The Beatles on Spotify
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Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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