Taylor Swift has smashed records and secured her place in UK music history, the singer now holds the title for the most Number 1 albums by a female artist in the UK.
TAYLOR SWIFT’S NEW ACHIEVEMENT
With the re-release of Lover (Live From Paris), she has officially surpassed Madonna, achieving her 13th chart-topping album, according to Sky News.
Originally released in limited quantities in 2023, Lover (Live From Paris)features live performances from her 2019 album, Lover.
A new heart-shaped double vinyl edition, released just in time for Valentine’s Day, propelled the album to the top. It sold a whopping 47,000 copies.
Lover (Live From Paris)is the first album since Taylor’s Reputation in 2017 to reach Number 1 based purely on sales. This is without the boost from streaming.
TAYLOR SWIFT’S TOP UK SONGS
Swift’s journey to the top began with her first UK Number 1 album, Red, in 2012. Since then, she has dominated the charts with albums like 1989, Folklore, and Midnights, according to The New York Times.
Her project of re-recording her past albums has further solidified her reign, with Fearless (Taylor’s Version), Red (Taylor’s Version), Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), and 1989 (Taylor’s Version)all claiming the top spot.
Chart analyst Martin Talbot explained.
“If we thought Taylor Swift would peak in 2024, with her domination of the charts during the summer, we couldn’t have been more wrong.”
TAYLOR SWIFT AND ELVIS
Taylor Swift is now level with Elvis Presley as the international artist with the most Number 1 albums in UK chart history, according to The Tribune.
Only The Beatles and Robbie Williams have more, with 15 apiece.
Here’s how Taylor stacks up against other artists with the most UK Number 1 albums:
| Artist | Total Number 1 Albums |
|---|---|
| The Beatles | 15 |
| Robbie Williams | 15 |
| Elvis Presley | 13 |
| Taylor Swift | 13 |
| Madonna | 12 |
This achievement comes hot on the heels of Taylor Swift’s wildly successful Eras Tour, which wrapped up in December.
THE ERA’S TOUR
The tour, comprised of 149 shows with set lists of over 40 songs, grossed over \$1 billion (over R 18,781,950,000.00).
South African Swifties are waiting patiently for their chance to experience the Eras Tour.
In the meantime, they can celebrate her latest record-breaking achievement and bask in the glory of the pop superstar’s continued success.
DOMINATING THE CHARTS
With fans eagerly awaiting the re-recording of Reputation, Swift’s dominance shows no signs of slowing down.
She continues to prove that she is not just a singer but also a shrewd businesswoman who understands her audience.
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