Beyonce Snatches ITunes World Record With Surprise Album

Beyonce Knowles' latest self-titled album has surpassed all sales expectations by exceeding the one million downloads mark on iTunes within a week, securing the R&B singer a well-deserved world record.

Remarkably, Beyoncé's new album's success has occurred without any big fanfare with just a simple announcement from the star and word of mouth being enough to send fans into a buying frenzy. As Beyoncé took to the stage last night (18th Dec.) for her Washington D.C leg of her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, it was clear that the world was at her feet.

The release marks the end of a long year of touring and looking after her baby daughter, Blue Ivy. The new album features collaborations with Drake, Frank Ocean, Sia, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, her husband Jay Z and their one-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.

Queen Bey Keeps Her Crown.

Though the digital deluxe version of Beyoncé is currently only available via iTunes retailing at $15.99, a physical copy is expected just in time for Christmas.