Beyonce's new album sells 617,000 copies in 3 days on iTunes

Beyonce's surprise album release has proven to be a resounding success.

Just how successful was it? The self-titled album sold more than 600,000 units in its first three days.
The singer's fifth album was released early Friday morning exclusively on iTunes. Apple said Monday that it sold 617,213 in its U.S. iTunes Store. It sold 828,773 internationally.

Beyonce's new album sells 617,000 copies in 3 days on iTunes

Beyonce releases surprise new album

Surprise! Beyonce has announced and released an album on the same day.
The singer debuted her fifth self-titled album exclusively on iTunes early Friday -- without any pre-promotion.
Beyonce, 32, said in a statement that she "didn't want to release my music the way I've done it." She said she wanted the album to come out when it was ready, from her to her fans.
"I see music," she added in a video announcement. "It's more than just what I hear. When I’m connected to something, I immediately see a visual or a series of images that are tied to a feeling or an emotion, a memory from my childhood, thoughts about life, my dreams or my fantasies. And they’re all connected to the music."

Beyonce releases surprise new album