Bruce Springsteen’s new album High Hopes doesn’t disappoint.  The release came in at #1 in the U.S. plus 9 other countries last week – the week of its debut.

This marks Springsteen’s historic 11th #1 debut on the Billboard 200 in the US, which is now the third-most #1s ever on the chart. It is his fourth consecutive chart-topping debut, following in the footsteps of Wrecking Ball (2012), Working on a Dream (2009), and Magic (2007).

High Hopes also reached #1 in 30 countries on the iTunes album charts.

Watch: Bruce Springsteen Talks ‘High Hopes’

Official #1 Album Chart Debuts: US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, Holland, Canada, Spain

On Sunday, The Boss kicks off a run of dates in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, followed by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 3rd.

26 Jan, 2014 – Cape Town, South Africa – Bellville Velodrome
28 Jan, 2014 – Cape Town, South Africa – Bellville Velodrome
29 Jan, 2014 – Cape Town, South Africa – Bellville Velodrome
1 Feb, 2014 – Johannesburg, South Africa – FNB Stadium
5 Feb, 2014 – Perth, Australia – Perth Arena
7 Feb, 2014 – Perth, Australia – Perth Arena
8 Feb, 2014 – Perth, Australia – Perth Arena
11 Feb, 2014 – Adelaide, Australia – Entertainment Centre
12 Feb, 2014 – Adelaide, Australia – Entertainment Centre
15 Feb, 2014 – Melbourne, Australia – AAMI Park
16 Feb, 2014 – Melbourne, Australia – AAMI Park
19 Feb, 2014 – Sydney, Australia – Allphones Arena
22 Feb, 2014 – Hunter Valley, Australia – Hope Estate
23 Feb, 2014 – Hunter Valley, Australia – Hope Estate
26 Feb, 2014 – Brisbane, Australia – Entertainment Centre
1 Mar, 2014 – Auckland, New Zealand – Mt. Smart Stadium
2 Mar, 2014 – Auckland, New Zealand – Mt. Smart Stadium
3 May, 2014 – New Orleans, LA – Fair Grounds Race Course