Taylor Swift has officially cemented her place in UK music history, surpassing Madonna to become the female artist with the most Number 1 albums. With the re-release of Lover (Live From Paris), Swift has achieved her 13th chart-topping album, a milestone that places her alongside Elvis Presley as the international artist with the most Number 1 albums in the UK.
The live album, originally released in limited quantities in 2023, soared to the top of the charts with the launch of a heart-shaped double vinyl edition, selling an impressive 47,000 copies. Notably, Lover (Live From Paris) is the first album since Reputation (2017) to reach Number 1 based purely on sales, without the help of streaming.
Swift’s dominance in the UK charts dates back to Red in 2012, with subsequent albums like 1989, Folklore, and Midnights securing her place at the top. Her re-recorded projects—Fearless (Taylor’s Version), Red (Taylor’s Version), Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), and 1989 (Taylor’s Version)—have further solidified her reign.
With only The Beatles and Robbie Williams ahead of her in UK chart history, Swift’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down. As fans eagerly anticipate the re-recording of Reputation, her latest milestone proves once again that Taylor Swift is a powerhouse in the music industry, setting records and redefining success on her own terms.
Source: African Publicity
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