Taylor Swift Breaks Beatles’ Record
It’s been a long time coming but The Beatles have been defeated after almost five decades for the fastest accumulation of 12 chart-topping albums in the UK. Unsurprisingly, megastar Taylor Swift, 34, has achieved the same incredible feat in just 11 years and six months with The Tortured Poets Department.
Record-Breaking Achievement
This makes the ME! hitmaker the only artist to have 12 consecutive albums reach the coveted top spot in as many years. Her latest album has truly caused a stir and while everyone paternity tested her song lyrics, TTPD broke records left right and centre.
Spotify Streaming Records
Spotify announced it had become the most streamed album in a single day as well as the first album ever to be streamed a billion times — in just five days. The album has shifted 270,000 UK chart units, according to Official Charts Company data.
Consistent Success
Every single album since Red, released in October 2012, has landed Taylor a number one spot in the UK album chart. This does include the four re-released albums among her eight studio albums, which feature new songs and full re-recording and production.
Upcoming Tour
After the huge success of Tortured Poets Department, the Prophecy singer is heading back on her Eras Tour soon. Kicking off in Paris, her European leg is rumored to be getting a major shake-up with a possible new section to accommodate her new album. The mammoth three and a half hour set will then make its way to the UK in May, starting in Edinburgh on June 7.
Notable Mentions
Despite her incredible record-breaking achievements, the Pet Shop Boys frontman bizarrely declared she doesn’t actually have any famous songs. Meanwhile, a pub that was merely mentioned by Taylor has been overwhelmed with fans rushing to The Black Dog to feel more connected to the star.
Chart-Topping Singles
Since April 19, 2023, Taylor’s single Fortnight, featuring rapper Post Malone, has soared to number one in the singles chart alongside her album. A slew of other songs from the 31-track album have flooded the charts, pushing Hozier’s Too Sweet down to number two. Sabrina Carpenter, who is a close friend of Taylor, has also flown with her catchy new single Espresso.
