Taylor Swift has once again reached the peak of the Billboard 200 albums chart, according to Billboard. Her 12th chart-topping album, the newly unveiled Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), has earned Swift a new distinction: she now surpasses Barbra Streisand as the female artist with the highest number of No. 1 albums, setting a new record. Both musicians were previously equal with 11 chart-toppers each. Additionally, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) debuted on the Billboard 200, recording the largest week of the year for any album.
Less than a year after her 2022 album, Midnights, achieved peak position, the re-recorded version of Swift’s third studio album, Speak Now from 2010, has climbed to the top. Notably, Swift has also become the first living artist since 1966, and the first woman ever, to simultaneously place four albums in the Billboard 200’s top 10. Currently, Folklore, Lover, Midnights, and of course, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), all occupy spots in the chart’s top 10.
During the week ending July 13, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) debuted with 716,000 equivalent album units in the US, as reported by Luminate. Over 500,000 of these were from traditional album sales. It’s noteworthy that Swift’s two previous re-recorded albums, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version), also debuted at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200.
Swift is presently performing on her Eras Tour, which she has recently extended into 2024.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Taylor Swift Record Breaker
Who broke the record for the most No. 1 albums by a female artist?
Taylor Swift broke the record for the most No. 1 albums by a female artist with her 12th album, “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)”.
What was the previous record for the most No. 1 albums by a female artist?
The previous record for the most No. 1 albums by a female artist was held by Barbra Streisand, who had 11 No. 1 albums.
What is special about Taylor Swift’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)?
“Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” is special because it helped Taylor Swift break the record for the most No. 1 albums by a female artist. It’s also a re-recorded version of her 2010 third studio album, marking a new era in her music career.
How many albums did Taylor Swift have in the Billboard Top 10 at the same time?
Taylor Swift had four albums in the Billboard Top 10 at the same time – Folklore, Lover, Midnights, and Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).
Which Taylor Swift’s re-recorded albums debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200?
Taylor Swift’s re-recorded albums that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 are “Red (Taylor’s Version)”, “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” and “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)”.
What is the Eras Tour?
The Eras Tour is Taylor Swift’s current concert tour, which she recently extended to run into 2024.
More about Taylor Swift Record Breaker
- Billboard’s Report on Taylor Swift’s Record-Breaking Album
- Luminate’s Data on Album Units
- Taylor Swift’s Discography
- The Eras Tour
