Taylor Swift has broken another record in the music industry with her latest album “The Life of a Showgirl”. According to tracking service Luminate, the album sold 4 million copies in the United States by the middle of last week, topping a decade-old milestone set by Adele’s “25”. This achievement marks Swift’s 15th number one album on the Billboard 200 chart.
Swift’s commercial success is unprecedented among contemporary musicians. Her concert tour, Eras Tour, was the highest-grossing tour on record, selling over $2 billion in tickets for 149 shows. To celebrate the tour’s end, Swift announced two Disney+ projects: a six-episode docuseries and a concert film of the final show.
The album has broken multiple records, including a modern-era record for first-week sales of vinyl LPs, with 1.3 million copies sold. It also drew 681 million clicks on streaming services from listeners in the United States, making “The Fate of Ophelia” the most-streamed song on Spotify in a single week.
While reaction to the album has been mixed, Swift welcomed the chaos from listeners and encouraged fans to share their thoughts about her music. With this achievement, Swift solidifies her position as one of the most successful musicians of all time.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/arts/music/taylor-swift-life-of-a-showgirl-first-week-sales.html